Procurement Manager

Job DescriptionProcurementManager (Telecommunications and SaaS)Location: Hybrid, Travel May be requiredWork Your Way is our approach to flexible working - this is available from day 1 of joiningOur Purpose is to make our world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As a procurement manager you will contribute to this by driving sustainability by negotiating responsible supplier agreements, applying best practices to improve services, and leading projects that enhance operational efficiency. You'll solve complex problems with innovative solutions, mentor junior staff, and ensure procurement decisions align with our values of trust and innovation.Your role will involveYou will be part of the Technology & Telco Procurement team, working in the UK Procurement team as part of the wider European Procurement function.As a Procurement Manager (GRF12) reporting to the Technology & Telco Team Category Lead, in a small collaborative team, you will operate independently to drive value for Fujitsu, proactively identifying and delivering tangible savings across our telecommunications and emerging technology categories. You'll engage in complex negotiations for both framework agreements and customer agreement flowdowns, collaborating closely with Legal & Commercial colleagues to secure robust, compliant contracts. The role requires supporting bid activities, leading the UK strategy for Telco with support from the Technology & Telco Lead, providing category knowledge and commercial expertise as a business partner, identifying spend consolidation opportunities or new market/supplier opportunities. conducting pre-assessment supplier compliance checks for financial health . You'll bring strong knowledge of the UK telecommunications market, emerging digital technologies, and relevant regulatory requirements, ensuring all procurement activity aligns with industry standards and business needs. The role may require travel to supplier meetings. Security clearance at SC level (or willingness to obtain it) is mandatory for this position.Conducting complex negotiations for framework agreements Order Schedules and any customer terms that may also need to be flowed down.Securing best value through competitive tenders and/or negotiationWorking independently to manage end-to-end procurement processes.Collaborating with Legal & Commercial colleagues to ensure contract compliance.Supporting bid activitiesIdentifying and delivering tangible cost-saving opportunities.Demonstrating strong knowledge of telecommunications and emerging technologies.Understanding and applying relevant UK regulatory requirements.Willingness to travel for supplier engagement and relationship management.Meeting mandatory security clearance requirements (SC level or above).CIPS or Contracting and Commercial Management qualifications (or be prepared to attain Contracting and Commercial Management - Advanced)Your transferable skills and experience:Strong procurement experience within TelcoDemonstrable knowledge of SaaS agreementsStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilitiesAdvanced negotiation and influencing skillsAnalytical thinking and problem-solving capabilityCommercial and financial acumenProject management experience in complex environments (desirable but not essential)Understanding of compliance, risk, and regulatory frameworksPlease note: It's still worth applying even if you do not meet all the requirements above. We are passionate about investing in you and your career and if you have the transferable skills/ background in telecommunications and complex negotiations this could be the next opportunity for you.Your benefits:26 Days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible)Pension - Double matching contributions of up to 10%Life assuranceCompanywide incentive plansYour choices (Flexible benefits such as increased holidays/ travel/ dental critical illness and more)Perks at work - employee discountsEmployee assistance programme/ virtual GPPrivate medicalCompany car or car allowance Recruitment processThe Recruitment process will consist of a 3 stage interview process. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Email EMEIArecruitment@fujitsu.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.Achieve togetherWe are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: Not only are we a certified Disability Confident Leader, a Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, a Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter, but we are also committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We are people centric: Our work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our active people-led Inclusive Community networks are representative of all aspects of diversity and are instrumental in enabling and supporting our innovative approach to inclusion. #LifeAtFujitsu