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About the role
This senior manager position sits in the Indirect Procurement team, leading sourcing and supplier management for IT spend areas such as software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, data centres, hardware, systems integrators and managed services. You will work as a hands-on category leader, partnering with IT and other stakeholders to shape requirements, optimise spend and manage strategic supplier relationships that support digital transformation and operational continuity. It suits an experienced procurement professional who can balance strategic category planning with strong execution.
What you'll do
Develop and execute category strategies across assigned IT procurement areas, aligned to enterprise technology priorities and business requirements.
Translate technology demand into clear sourcing plans that support innovation, cost discipline, scalability and service resilience.
Monitor market trends across software licensing, cloud consumption, infrastructure, cyber, digital services and emerging technology categories to inform sourcing strategy.
Drive change management and support procurement transformation initiatives, including process improvement, digitalisation, automation and improved governance.
Lead complex sourcing events across software, cloud, infrastructure, hardware, systems integration, professional services and managed service providers.
Deliver strong commercial outcomes through negotiation, cost modelling, benchmarking, contract structuring and demand management.
Partner with stakeholders to challenge requirements, consolidate demand, optimise licensing or consumption models and reduce avoidable spend.
Build robust commercial cases that support supplier selection, renewal decisions, contract extensions and strategic sourcing recommendations.
Ensure sourcing activity is delivered with pace, transparency and clear alignment to business priorities.
Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and business stakeholders to align procurement activity with operational and strategic needs.
Act as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders, providing market insight, supplier intelligence and practical recommendations.
Manage strategic relationships with key technology suppliers, including major software providers, cloud platforms, infrastructure vendors, hardware suppliers and global systems integrators.
Lead supplier performance reviews, commercial escalations and continuous improvement discussions to ensure value, service quality and accountability.
Embed data-led procurement practices through spend analysis, usage reviews, contract compliance, benchmarking and value tracking.
Identify opportunities to simplify supplier landscapes, improve contract governance and strengthen procurement controls.
Support the adoption of procurement tools, reporting and repeatable processes to improve efficiency and visibility across the category.
Maintain clear documentation of sourcing decisions, c
Requirements
Significant experience in indirect procurement, with strong exposure to IT procurement in a complex, global organisation.
Deep knowledge of software licensing, SaaS, cloud commercial models, infrastructure, hardware, managed services and technology supplier ecosystems.
Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in negotiation, contract structuring, cost optimisation, supplier management and value delivery.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders, challenge demand constructively and operate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical capability, including spend analysis, benchmarking, cost modelling, usage optimisation and business case development.
Confident working in a fast-paced, changing environment with competing priorities and complex stakeholder requirements.
Benefits
Competitive salaries and bonuses
Transport allowance
Comprehensive medical care and insurance
Professional growth and leadership development
Regular reviews and dynamic workshops
Vibrant culture, latest devices and relaxed dress code
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