IT Procurement Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Allied Worldwide
Negotiable
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England, United Kingdom
Summary: The IT Procurement Manager is a mid-senior level role focused on overseeing and optimizing the procurement of technology products and services. This position is essential for ensuring cost-effective sourcing while maintaining compliance and quality in alignment with IT and business objectives. The role involves strategic negotiation, vendor management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to forecast technology needs. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in IT procurement within a technology-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for IT hardware, software, services, and cloud solutions.
- Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal standards, and budget constraints.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with IT, finance, legal, and external suppliers.
- Track and report key metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Manage vendor risk and ensure business continuity with critical suppliers.
- Support software licensing, renewals, audits, and usage optimization.
- Conduct market analysis and stay updated on emerging trends and pricing models.
- Collaborate with IT leadership to forecast technology needs and align procurement plans.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- 5–8 years of experience in IT procurement or sourcing within a technology-driven environment.
- Strong negotiation skills with a deep understanding of IT contracts and SLAs.
- Familiarity with procurement tools (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, etc.).
- Understanding of software licensing, SaaS models, and vendor governance.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Preferred Certifications (optional): CPSM, CIPS, or ITIL certification.
- PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Job Title: IT Procurement Manager
Level: Mid-Senior
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and strategic IT Procurement Manager to oversee and optimize the sourcing, negotiation, and acquisition of technology products and services. This role is critical in ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality, compliance, and alignment with our IT and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for IT hardware, software, services, and cloud solutions.
- Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal standards, and budget constraints.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with IT, finance, legal, and external suppliers.
- Track and report key metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Manage vendor risk and ensure business continuity with critical suppliers.
- Support software licensing, renewals, audits, and usage optimization.
- Conduct market analysis and stay updated on emerging trends and pricing models.
- Collaborate with IT leadership to forecast technology needs and align procurement plans.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- 5–8 years of experience in IT procurement or sourcing within a technology-driven environment.
- Strong negotiation skills with a deep understanding of IT contracts and SLAs.
- Familiarity with procurement tools (SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle, etc.).
- Understanding of software licensing, SaaS models, and vendor governance.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Preferred Certifications (optional): CPSM, CIPS, or ITIL certification.
- PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.