Senior IT Category Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Gleeson Recruitment Group Full time
Job Description

We are currently partnering with a well established business in the Maritime sector in their search for a Senior IT Category Procurement Manager. This organisation offer flexibility and will be majority home based with 2-4 times in the office per month. Ideally candidates will be based in either Berkshire or the Midlands


You will be responsible for designing, managing, and executing new IT procurement category plans and project plans for individual initiatives, evaluating processes, and identifying risks and issues to ensure contracts are delivered on time and within budget, with improved benefits and savings. You will also conduct deep research into the IT spend category and identify how savings and sustainable margin improvement can be created. You will also lead strategic and tactical sourcing projects, whilst developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


In order to carry out this role, you will need the following:

  • Previous experience in an IT Procurement role
  • Commercial negotiation and supplier management experience with a track record delivering cost savings, service improvements, and supplier innovation
  • Proven stakeholder influencing skills and experience in supplier development and commercial cost reduction
  • Practical knowledge of IT service agreements, Licensing and SAAS agreements
  • Excellent presentation and influencing skills
  • Substantial time and project management skills
  • Ideally MCIPS qualified or willing to work towards this



In return, you will receive a competitive salary, incredible pension scheme & Bonus.


We are seeking candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Additionally, applicants should be based in the Midlands or Berkshire regions, as relocation assistance is not available for this role.


If you meet the above criteria, please do not hesitate to apply.



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