Procurement Manager

Your new companyYou 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 roleAs 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 strategiesLeading complex IT sourcing and RFP processesNegotiating high-value technology contracts and frameworksManaging key suppliers through SLAs, KPIs and governance reviewsEnsuring compliance with third-party risk requirementsProviding spend, savings and commercial insight to senior leadershipWhat you''ll need to succeedExtensive experience in IT procurement or commercial managementStrong knowledge of cloud, SaaS, software licensing, IT outsourcing and cybersecurityProven experience supporting large technology transformation programmesDemonstrated ..... full job details .....