Tech Procurement Lead — Software & Services (Hybrid)

Newscareers; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Bikes for Work

Discount on HarperCollins books

Maternity/Paternity leave

Résumé du poste

News UK is seeking a procurement professional to own the sourcing of technology and broadcasting suppliers, with a focus on software solutions and professional services. You will partner with Technology, Editorial Digital Products and MarTech to drive cost savings and ensure robust supplier governance.

The role requires managing end-to-end sourcing programs, conducting spend analysis, negotiations, and market benchmarking, while aligning with legal and security teams to enforce policy and

Qualifications

• In-depth procurement knowledge of technology-based goods and services, specifically software solutions and professional services.
• Experience managing the full lifecycle of sourcing programs, including spend analysis, tendering, and commercial negotiations across a variety of complex programs.
• Experience conducting internal financial analysis, market benchmarking, and business case profiling to support new spend review initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen and robust negotiation skills to secure the best outcomes.
• A solid understanding of basic contracts to facilitate smooth supplier agreements.

Responsabilités

• Procure technology-based and broadcasting suppliers, focusing predominantly on software solutions and professional services.
• Collaborate with central Technology, Editorial Digital Products, MarTech, and Broadcasting.
• Grow and develop the range of categories supported by procurement.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance on categories under management.
• Ensure full supplier due diligence and adherence to company policies with finance, legal, cyber security, and data protection teams.

Connaissances

Software procurement

Sourcing lifecycle

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract understanding

CIPS Level 4+

Formation

CIPS Level 4 or above

Outils

Procurement systems

Description du poste

News UK is seeking a procurement professional to own the sourcing of technology and broadcasting suppliers, with a focus on software solutions and professional services. You will partner with Technology, Editorial Digital Products and MarTech to drive cost savings and ensure robust supplier governance.

The role requires managing end-to-end sourcing programs, conducting spend analysis, negotiations, and market benchmarking, while aligning with legal and security teams to enforce policy and