IT Procurement Professional

Job Description 3+ years of experience in IT Procurement/Category Management within IT Services industry.We are looking for an experienced Procurement Professional with experience of working within Software and IT Services sector.You will be working for a global player across a wide range of sectors, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement. With full ownership of end-to-end souring activities, in support of business objectives, you will identify opportunities to develop and enhance procurement policies and procedures.Job Role:Ensure category (sub-categories) strategy is aligned and deployed alongside Group procurement policy and procedures.Initiate, execute and manage both simple and complex RFx.Negotiate supplier contracts to achieve the best possible commercial outcome.Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and performance standards.Drive supplier performance improvement in key areas of cost, delivery, quality and ideation.Develop and maintain contingency plans to address potential disruption in the supply chain.Manage supplier spend, supplier contract, supplier performance and relationship.Support internal/external audit compliance.Escalate issues to procurement Head of Group if support needed.Weekly progress report on key procurement projects.This role is begin offered on an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract.Hybrid working - 3 days per week onsite/2 days wfh (5 days onsite required during first 8-12 weeks)Benefits include:25 days annual leavePerformance BonusPensionHealth insurance Full right to work in the UK required Please submit your CV if you would like to be considered for this role.

Created: 2026-02-08