IT Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Noordwes; Hybrid; ZAR 1,187,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities business in South Africa is seeking an IT Procurement Manager. This hybrid role involves managing procurement activities across the IT category, including tender processes and supplier negotiations. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated procurement environments and a strong grasp of compliance, with ongoing support for professional development and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Car allowance

Generous pension

26 days of holidays and bank holidays

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience managing tenders and procurement activities.
• Strong understanding of compliance in procurement.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as contact for procurement guidance.
• Deliver compliant procurement activities.
• Support development of category strategies.
• Influence stakeholders for best-value outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Procurement regulations

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards it

Job description

Overview

Procurement professionals are working with a leading utilities business who are looking for an IT Procurement Manager.

The role will support the end-to-end delivery of procurement activity across a range of goods and services specific to the IT Category. Working closely with the Category Manager, they will help to shape and implement category strategies, run compliant tendering processes and manage supplier negotiations to ensure value for money.

This is a varied and collaborative role that will see them working closely with teams across the business to understand their needs, influence specifications and ensure strong commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a point of contact for procurement guidance and best practice
• Delivering compliant procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, renewals and negotiations
• Supporting the development of category strategies across key spend areas
• Influencing stakeholders across the business to deliver best-value outcomes
• Helping to ensure that all procurement activity meets internal controls and legal requirements

Requirements

• Experience in managing tenders and procurement activity in a regulated or complex organisation
• A strong grasp of procurement regulations and compliance
• Confidence in engaging and influencing internal stakeholders
• Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards it
• A full UK driving licence

The role can be based in one of multiple locations across the North West. The role is hybrid, with 3 days a week on site.

Package: Salary circa £51000 + Car Allowance + Generous Pension + 26 Days Holidays & Bank Holidays + Professional Development and Training Support

If this sounds like your next IT Procurement Manager role, apply now or reach out to [e-mail]