IT Hardware Procurement Manager (HPC Infrastructure) - Sussex, On Site
£65,000-£75,000
Our ambitious and technology-driven client is seeking an experienced IT Hardware Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and commercial management of high-performance computing infrastructure and enterprise hardware technologies.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional with strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure, servers, GPU/CPU hardware, storage, and networking technologies within a fast-paced global environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement and sourcing activities for HPC and enterprise IT infrastructure hardware
- Manage purchasing of servers, GPUs, CPUs, storage, networking, and related technologies
- Develop sourcing strategies and category plans aligned to business requirements
- Run RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and cost optimisation initiatives
- Build and manage strategic relationships with technology vendors and suppliers
- Negotiate pricing, SLAs, commercial terms, and contract renewals
- Support CAPEX/OPEX budgeting and infrastructure spend planning
- Raise and manage purchase orders for hardware procurement activities
- Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to support procurement strategy
- Work closely with IT, engineering, finance, and operational stakeholders globally
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years' experience within IT procurement, strategic sourcing etc
- Strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure and hardware solutions
- Knowledge of servers, GPU/CPU technologies, storage, and networking hardware
- Proven supplier and contract negotiation experience
- Strong commercial and financial acumen including TCO analysis
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and supplier relationships simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Desirable Skills
- Experience within technology, engineering, semiconductor, or energy sectors
- Exposure to HPC environments or high-performance infrastructure procurement
- Knowledge of open-source licensing and software models
- Supply chain or procurement certifications such as CPSM or CSCP
Package
- Competitive salary with attractive bonus scheme
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Private medical and dental options
- Flexible benefits platform and wellbeing support
- Onsite gym facilities
- Regular social and reward events