IT Procurement Consultant - Principal/Senior - 75k - 90k GBP
Posted 22 hours 39 minutes ago by Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
(Senior Category Manager/ Senior Sourcing Manager/ Senior Procurement Manager)
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A globally recognised blue-chip company is seeking an experienced Global Category Manager with a strong IT/Technology background to lead strategic procurement initiatives across their global operations.
This is a centralised UK-based function managing global category strategies, offering significant influence and the opportunity to shape how procurement is delivered at scale. You'll work with Tier 1 tech suppliers including Microsoft, AWS, and other major vendors, driving high-impact sourcing decisions that directly influence the company's operational efficiency and bottom line.
Why Join?- Competitive Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + Performance Bonus
- Flexible Hybrid Working: Manage your own schedule (50% office presence per month)
- Tier 1 Supplier Engagement: Lead negotiations with Microsoft, AWS, and other global tech giants
- Diverse Portfolio: Work on contracts across IT, Technology, Real Estate, and Professional Services
- Career Progression & Mobility: Opportunities to move internally across different functions and geographies
- World-Class Office: State-of-the-art workspace with bar, swimming pool, and Nuffield Gym membership
- Work-Life Balance: Genuinely flexible culture that values delivery over presenteeism
- Strategic Influence: Drive procurement transformation across global operations from a centralised UK hub
- Lead end-to-end global sourcing strategies with primary focus on IT and Technology procurement
- Manage and negotiate with Tier 1 technology suppliers (Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
- Drive cost optimisation and procurement transformation initiatives across global operations
- Collaborate with stakeholders globally to align category strategies
- Strong IT/Technology procurement background with experience negotiating with Tier 1 suppliers (essential)
- Experience in Real Estate and Professional Services categories (desirable)
- Demonstrable depth of expertise with proven savings delivery at global scale
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills across senior levels
If you have deep IT/Technology procurement expertise, experience working with Tier 1 suppliers, and you're ready to step into a high-impact global role within a world-class organisation, please reach out to Omar at