Procurement Manager
Job Description
Procurement Manager – IT
London, UK (Hybrid ~ 2 days per week)
JSS are currently supporting a global organisation with the recruitment of an IT Procurement Manager.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager – IT to oversee and manage the sourcing of IT-related goods and services across a complex, international organisation.
You will work closely with senior procurement leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, to help embed strategic procurement best practice, drive cost efficiencies, support standardisation, and enable the adoption of innovative technologies across the business.
This is a high-impact role with significant responsibility across a diverse IT spend portfolio and the opportunity to influence procurement strategy at a global level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and support IT & Telecoms category strategy across an annual spend of approximately £70m
- Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate key contracts across software, hardware, cloud, AI, cyber security, data centres, consultancy, and telecoms
- Act as a subject matter expert for IT procurement, maintaining strong market and technology awareness
- Own and develop strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation, value creation, and collaboration
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to determine sourcing strategies and manage sourcing events
- Support implementation of Purchase Order and Source-to-Pay processes to improve spend transparency and efficiency
- Promote compliance with procurement policies, processes, and governance standards
- Contribute to sustainability and supplier initiatives across the supply base
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in IT procurement within a global or complex organisation
- Strong background in strategic sourcing, category management, and contract negotiation
- Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
- Experience managing multiple sourcing projects simultaneously
- Solid commercial acumen and analytical capability