Procurement Manager
JOB_53914034793655Job type
PermanentLocation
NorthamptonshireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
C£80-90,000 + bonus
Senior IT Procurement Manager, Senior IT Category Manager
Your new company
You will be joining a large, established UK organisation where Procurement is a strategic enabler, supports enterprise‑wide transformation, and is central to the organisation’s future.
Your new role
As Senior Procurement Manager for IT, you will lead the strategic sourcing, contracting and supplier management of a broad technology portfolio. This includes cloud services, software licensing, cybersecurity, data platforms, telecommunications and outsourced IT services. You will work closely with senior IT and transformation stakeholders, influencing major technology initiatives from an early stage. You will ensure strong governance, value for money, compliant sourcing and effective supplier performance management. The role also includes line management of one direct report, supporting capability development and delivery of procurement activity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering IT category strategies
- Leading complex IT sourcing and RFP processes
- Negotiating high‑value technology contracts and frameworks
- Managing key suppliers through SLAs, KPIs and governance reviews
- Ensuring compliance with third‑party risk requirements
- Providing spend, savings and commercial insight to senior leadership
What you’ll need to succeed
- Extensive experience in IT procurement or commercial management
- Strong knowledge of cloud, SaaS, software licensing, IT outsourcing and cybersecurity
- Proven experience supporting large technology transformation programmes
- Demonstrated success negotiating complex, high‑value IT contracts
- Strong commercial, analytical and senior stakeholder management skills
- Experience working in complex enterprise technology environments
What you’ll get in return
- A senior, high‑impact role shaping IT procurement strategy
- Exposure to major technology investments and transformation programmes
- Strong visibility with senior leadership
- A collaborative, purpose‑driven organisation committed to professional excellence
Apply now
If you are a senior IT procurement professional looking to influence strategic technology sourcing, apply now to take the next step in your career.
Procurement ManagerJOB_539140347936552026-06-152026-09-13
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