Strategic IT & Services Procurement Lead

Kardow; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing programme

Family leave

ShareSave scheme

Life assurance

Discount portal

Job summary

Unite Students is seeking a Fixed Term Contract Procurement Manager to join our growing procurement team. You will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across IT and professional services, driving value and minimising risk.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager - Technology, you will draft supply contracts, manage catalogs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable fast problem solving and a one-team mentality. You will influence strategy and contribute to ESG goals.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships and rapport regardless of level.
• Customer-first mindset to ensure supply requirements are understood.
• Strong English communication; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Commercial skills to deliver value and drive business outcomes.
• Accountability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Analytical skills with data management and problem solving.
• Understanding of Catalogue Management and Category Management.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, SRM and Contracts management desirable.
• Motivation to learn and develop in Procurement/Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Provide sourcing and commercial support across IT and Professional Services.
• Maintain excellent relationships with operations and project teams.
• Source, select and negotiate value-driven supply solutions.
• Maintain contract records, catalogs and supplier data.
• Act as procurement role model and contribute to team success.
• Draft contracts and negotiate terms to maximise value and minimise risk.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer focus

Communication

Commercial acumen

Accountability

Analytical thinking

Catalogue management

Category management

Procurement processes

Job description

Unite Students is seeking a Fixed Term Contract Procurement Manager to join our growing procurement team. You will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across IT and professional services, driving value and minimising risk.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager - Technology, you will draft supply contracts, manage catalogs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable fast problem solving and a one-team mentality. You will influence strategy and contribute to ESG goals.