Strategic IT Procurement Lead - Hybrid, 7-Month FTC

Reed Technology

Sheffield

Hybrid

GBP 69,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Job summary

Reed Technology in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Manager for a 7-month FTC with hybrid working. You will lead end-to-end IT sourcing across software, SaaS, cloud, cyber, infrastructure, networking, hardware and managed services, partnering with senior stakeholders including the CTO and heads of department to design and deliver strategic sourcing across a broad IT spend.

The role offers a chance to shape procurement, oversee complex negotiations and drive cost

Qualifications

Proven IT procurement and strategic sourcing experience.
Strong knowledge across software, cloud, cyber, infrastructure and managed services categories.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Comfortable operating in an evolving environment with limited established processes.
Experience of procurement transformation, service design or operating model change would be advantageous.
CIPS qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

Leading complex IT sourcing and contract negotiations.
Developing category strategies and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Managing supplier relationships and performance.
Partnering with senior stakeholders to drive commercial value.
Supporting procurement transformation and service improvement initiatives.
Prioritising a varied pipeline of procurement activities in a fast-changing environment.