Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager (Technology - IT & Professional Services)[...]

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FTSE100 is seeking a Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager to lead sourcing across high-value Technology contracts. This role offers hybrid working and significant professional development opportunities while focusing on strategic supplier management and risk optimization. Ideal candidates will possess a strong procurement background, particularly within IT and Professional Services, coupled with excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Indirect Procurement within Technology, IT or Professional Services categories.
• Strong understanding of strategic procurement principles.
• Resilient and proactive in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity and manage key supplier relationships.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders across various functions.
• Contribute to cost optimization and risk management.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Commercial Negotiation

Risk Management

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Stakeholder Management

Contract Law Knowledge

Job description

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Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager (Technology - IT & Professional Services) | Central London, Manchester or West Midlands (Hybrid), london (city of london)

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Client:

Bramwith Consulting

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager (Technology - IT & Professional Services) | Multi Award-Winning Blue Chip | £65,000 - £80,000 + Strong Package | Central London, Manchester or West Midlands (Hybrid)

Are you an commercially astute Indirect Procurement & SRM professional with a strategic mindset looking to progress your procurement career within a multi award-winning household name?

Seize this unique opportunity to join a prestigious, £multi-billion, FTSE100 who seek a Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager to bolster their world-class procurement function across new and existing high-value Technology contracts within a spend area of c.£100 million under management.

The role encompasses half commercial and supplier relationship management, whilst the other half of the role will be focused on sourcing across the Technology (IT Professional Services) landscape involving technology outsourcing, technology services and technology infrastructure). Technology is vitally important category for the business due to the volume and scale of their operations, allowing them to deliver an unrivalled product range both globally and regionally to their customers.

This is your opportunity to join a high-impact team at the core of one of the UK’s largest and most digitally ambitious companies. This role offers significant development opportunities in a fast-growing strategic function that values curiosity, collaboration, and progression.

They offer hybrid working and multiple office locations across key hubs including Central London, Manchester and the West Midlands. They are offering a salary range of c.£65,000 - £80,000 + Bonus & much more.

Role Responsibilities:

As Strategic Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager (Technology – IT & Professional Services), you’ll lead end-to-end sourcing activity, own key supplier relationships, and play a vital role in commercial negotiations that support group-wide objectives, from cost optimisation to ESG outcomes.

• Own the commercial and supplier relationship with a key outsourced IT & Professional services provider. Be responsible for performance management, value delivery and governance across tech.
• Working in close partnership with senior stakeholders across Technology, IT, professional services, logistics, and operations, you’ll contribute to delivering measurable value, manage risk, and improve supplier performance.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in Indirect Procurement within Technology, IT or Professional Services categories.
• Skilled at managing supplier relationships (SRM) and influencing cross-functional stakeholders across multiple business areas.
• Commercially savvy, with a focus on compliance, risk management, and value creation.
• Strong understanding of strategic procurement principles, with a track record of delivering value through data-driven decision-making.
• Confident negotiator with working knowledge of contract law, commercial agreements and working with 3rd parties.
• Excellent communicator who can collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated success leading end-to-end sourcing activities, from market analysis and supplier selection to tendering and negotiation.
• Resilient, agile, and proactive - thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments where innovation and transformation are key.

Whether you're an experienced Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager or an ambitious Senior Buyer ready for your next step, this is a career-defining opportunity to make a tangible impact in a major FTSE environment. Apply here or contact Oskar at [emailprotected] for a confidential discussion.

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