Strategic Tech Procurement Lead

Foster + Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Personal travel insurance

Wellbeing support

Discount programmes

Subsidised catering

Social events & sports

Learning & development

Job summary

Foster + Partners in London is seeking a Procurement Manager (Technology & Digital) to shape value delivery across a global practice. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, build strong supplier partnerships and drive innovation, risk management and commercial value across software, cloud, AI, digital platforms and consultancy services.

The role requires proven experience in strategic procurement within complex organisations, deep tech & digital category expertise, and outstanding

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering value within a strategic procurement environment, ideally in professional services or a similarly complex organisation.
• Strong expertise across technology and digital categories, including SaaS, software licensing, managed services, infrastructure and AI.
• A track record of leading complex sourcing activities and negotiating successful commercial outcomes.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to balance cost, risk, innovation and supplier performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with a proactive and delivery-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across software, cloud, AI, digital platforms and telecoms.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and manage key supplier performance.
• Drive innovation, commercial value, and risk management across a diverse technology portfolio.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the UK and international offices to influence decisions.

Skills

Strategic procurement

SaaS

Software licensing

AI

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Foster + Partners in London is seeking a Procurement Manager (Technology & Digital) to shape value delivery across a global practice. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, build strong supplier partnerships and drive innovation, risk management and commercial value across software, cloud, AI, digital platforms and consultancy services.

The role requires proven experience in strategic procurement within complex organisations, deep tech & digital category expertise, and outstanding