Senior IT Procurement Manager

📍 Birmingham (3 days per week)
💰 £83,000 + £12,000 Company Car/Car Allowance (inc insurance, fuel/ev charging card) + 24% Bonus, Private Medical
🏢 Hybrid Working

An industry-leading organisation experiencing significant year-on-year growth is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Manager to take ownership of a £50m technology spend portfolio and play a key leadership role within an expanding procurement function.

This is far more than a traditional category management position.

Reporting into the Head of Procurement, you'll lead strategic sourcing activity across software licensing, SaaS, infrastructure, hardware, data centres and IT professional services, while helping shape the future of the procurement function.

• Own end-to-end procurement activity across IT Products & Services
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned to business objectives
• Lead complex sourcing, negotiation and supplier management activities
• Drive commercial value, cost optimisation and risk reduction
• Influence senior stakeholders across technology, finance and operations
• Manage and develop a small team, providing coaching and mentorship
• Build and enhance procurement processes, governance and best practice
• Support wider business transformation and technology initiatives

• Minimum 5 years' dedicated IT Procurement experience
• Strong software licensing and SaaS procurement expertise
• Experience across infrastructure, hardware, data centres and professional services
• Track record managing significant technology spend
• Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Previous team leadership or line management experience
• Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• MCIPS desirable

• Highly visible role with significant influence
• One of the most senior positions within the procurement team
• Clear succession opportunities
• Opportunity to build capability and leave a lasting legacy
• Strong package including bonus, car allowance, private medical and extensive benefits

If you're an experienced IT Procurement professional looking for a strategic leadership opportunity where you can genuinely make an impact, I'd be keen to hear from you. Please contact me directly for a confidential discussion.