Strategic IT Procurement & Sourcing Specialist

Coventry Building Society; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Discretionary bonus

Pension with matched contributions

Life assurance (6x salary)

Job summary

Coventry Building Society is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to support and lead sourcing across a diverse technology spend portfolio, negotiating supplier contracts and delivering commercial value.

You will work with Procurement, IT and Change, operating in a hybrid model with 1-2 days in Coventry. The role offers progression and a strong benefits package including discretionary bonus and pension.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering sourcing and supplier negotiation outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management across business and technology teams.
• Understanding of commercial models and supplier management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activity across IT spend portfolio from supplier engagement to contract award.
• Lead sourcing exercises and negotiate favourable terms with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Procurement, IT and Change to deliver value and manage risk.
• Develop and implement category strategies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

MCIPS

CIPS accreditation

Job description

Coventry Building Society is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to support and lead sourcing across a diverse technology spend portfolio, negotiating supplier contracts and delivering commercial value.

You will work with Procurement, IT and Change, operating in a hybrid model with 1-2 days in Coventry. The role offers progression and a strong benefits package including discretionary bonus and pension.