Senior Procurement Manager – IT Products & Services
Birmingham / Oldbury (Hybrid – 3 Days Per Week)
£90,000 – £95,000 Package (Inclusive of Car Allowance) + Bonus + Private Medical Insurance
Are you an experienced IT Procurement leader looking to take ownership of a significant technology spend portfolio within one of the UK’s largest and most recognised logistics businesses?
We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead the strategic sourcing, supplier management and category development of a £50m+ IT and Technology spend portfolio, supporting a business undergoing continual investment, transformation and growth.
This is a high-profile role operating across IT Infrastructure, Networks, Cyber Security, Applications, Hardware, Professional Services and wider Technology Services, partnering directly with senior stakeholders to influence business-critical procurement decisions.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the Procurement leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies that drive commercial value, supplier performance, innovation and long-term business improvement.
You’ll work across major transformation projects, lead complex sourcing initiatives and play a key role in shaping the future technology landscape of a business operating at significant scale.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute procurement category strategies across IT Products & Services
• Manage a technology spend portfolio exceeding £50m annually
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI, RFP, negotiation and contract award
• Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation and supplier performance improvements
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Operations and Legal
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and contract performance
• Support major business transformation and technology programmes
• Drive procurement governance, compliance and best practice
• Lead and develop members of the IT Commercial team
What We’re Looking For
• Significant experience within IT Procurement, Technology Procurement or Strategic Sourcing
• Strong knowledge across multiple technology categories including Infrastructure, Networks, Cyber Security, Applications, Hardware and Professional Services
• Proven track record delivering complex sourcing projects and commercial negotiations
• Experience managing large supplier portfolios and strategic vendor relationships
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level
• Strong commercial acumen with experience analysing complex financial and contractual data
• Previous leadership or team management experience
• MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification would be advantageous
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to join a market-leading organisation where procurement is viewed as a strategic business function rather than a transactional support service.
You’ll gain exposure to enterprise-wide technology transformation projects, senior leadership stakeholders, international sourcing initiatives and a highly visible spend portfolio, all while being part of a business that continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and future growth.
For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.
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