Strategic Procurement Manager - Technology & Digital | London

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to oversee technology and digital categories. The role involves managing multi-million-pound spend, developing sourcing strategies, and partnering with senior stakeholders across the globe. Candidates should have 3+ years of procurement experience in technology, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in West London/South East with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strong procurement experience across technology.
• Experience in sourcing and negotiating contracts for tech products.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full end-to-end sourcing process for technology categories.
• Own and lead data gathering and analytics for spend and contracts.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align procurement with technology roadmaps.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Contract negotiation skills

SRM and tracking supplier performance

Confident working with data & IT systems

Tools

Ariba

Job description

Strategic Procurement Manager - Technology & Digital | Prestigious Blue-Chip Market Leader | £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus & Benefits | West London / Surrey / Berkshire (Hybrid)

Are you a commercially astute procurement professional with experience across Technology, IT (software or hardware), Telco, Networks, Internet of Things (IoT) or Digital categories looking to take the next step in your career?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a globally renowned, blue-chip brand that leads the market across multiple sectors. Due to continued growth and strategic transformation, they're looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager to manage multi-million-pound spend across high-impact technology products and services.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the UK, Europe, and the US, you'll play a key role in shaping the sourcing strategy for critical technology categories. You'll support group-wide initiatives, drive innovation, and influence procurement direction within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career, gain exposure to global contracts, and partner with senior leadership across the business as you help transform a core area of the company's technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full end-to-end sourcing process for technology and digital product categories, including RFPs, commercial negotiations, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Own and lead data gathering and analytics for spend, contracts, market analysis, and reporting.
• Support strategic initiatives across content protection, IoT, and network technologies.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the UK, EMEA, and the US to align procurement with technology roadmaps.
• Lead negotiations and commercial terms, while proactively managing supplier risks and performance.
• Deliver high-quality presentations and deal summaries to Director-level stakeholders.
• Contribute to company-wide cost-saving programmes and strategic transformation initiatives.

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of strong procurement experience across technology, digital, or indirect categories.
• Experience in sourcing and negotiating contracts for tech products or services (e.g., IT hardware, telco, IoT, platforms, digital, networks etc...).
• Strong commercial awareness and proven contract negotiation skills, including understanding of key terms like liabilities and termination clauses.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders with confidence and integrity across global teams.
• Experience in SRM and tracking supplier performance and governance.
• Confident working with data & IT systems (e.g., Ariba) to manage supplier information and performance.
• Familiarity with the tech, telecoms, or digital sector would be advantageous.

This is a genuine career-building role where you'll work alongside talented professionals in a high-profile team. You'll have exposure to global procurement challenges, benefit from close mentoring, and grow your expertise in a strategic and international environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career, contact Oskar at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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