IT Procurement Manager - RFx

We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Manager to join a highperforming procurement function within a large and complex organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional with deep expertise in technology consulting, professional services, and IT sourcing to lead strategic procurement initiatives and deliver significant business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across technology consulting and professional services categories.
• Manage RFx processes, supplier evaluations and pricing analysis.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Deliver measurable cost savings and commercial improvements through effective supplier negotiations.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Review and negotiate contractual terms, including pricing, service levels, liability, data protection and termination clauses.
• Support supplier risk, compliance, security and governance requirements.
• Drive supplier performance, renewals and contract lifecycle management activities.

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience in IT Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management.
• Strong background sourcing technology consulting, managed services and professional services.
• Proven experience running complex procurement exercises, RFx events and supplier negotiations.
• Expertise reviewing and negotiating technology and professional services contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Experience operating within structured procurement governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management platforms such as Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, ServiceNow or similar.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contract renewals.