IT Procurement Specialist

Salary up to 55,000Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.Location Leeds/HybridShift Pattern Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 1hr breakContract Type Fixed TermDuration 12 monthsHours of Work per Week 35Closing Date 24/07/2025Ref No 2298 Are you a procurement expert who thrives in fast-paced, flexible environments? Do you love driving digital change - and want your work to have a real social impact?If so, wed love to hear from you.Were looking for an experienced IT Procurement Specialist to join us at StepChange Debt Charity on a 12-month fixed-term contract - someone who can lead from day one, mentor others, and play a vital role in our digital transformation journey.This isnt just a procurement role. Its a chance to help shape the future of a purpose-driven organisation that supports millions of people in problem debt across the UK.What Youll Do:Youll lead the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle for core contracts for technology and IT services - from RFIs and RFPs to contract negotiations, supplier relationships, and compliance. Youll work closely with our Digital and Change Services team to deliver smart, scalable solutions that align with budget and strategy.Youll also help others grow. Supporting two Procurement Assistants, youll act as a mentor and coach - developing capability across the wider team and helping us raise the bar for procurement at StepChange.Your work will directly support our growth and transformation as we embrace the digital world - helping us deliver services more effectively, securely, and sustainably for those who need us most.About You:You're confident in your procurement expertise, particularly in IT and within a challenging non-profit Procurement environment, you can bring structure and clarity to complex procurement. You're commercially savvy, highly organised, and thrive under pressure.You're also a natural collaborator - someone who can build strong relationships across IT, Finance, Legal, and beyond. With a clear understanding of licensing models, supplier performance, and procurement best practice, you're ready to drive value and compliance across the board, with little supervision required.And just as importantly - youre someone who values autonomy, integrity, and purpose.Equality, diversity, and inclusion:Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. Were always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. Its not just about the professional experience you bring were interested in who you are and your potential. If theres an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and theyll be happy to help.

Created: 2025-07-06