IT Hardware Procurement Manager (HPC Infrastructure) - Sussex, On Site

IT Hardware Procurement Manager (HPC Infrastructure) - Sussex, On Site

£65,000-£75,000

Our ambitious and technology-driven client is seeking an experienced IT Hardware Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and commercial management of high-performance computing infrastructure and enterprise hardware technologies.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional with strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure, servers, GPU/CPU hardware, storage, and networking technologies within a fast-paced global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing activities for HPC and enterprise IT infrastructure hardware
• Manage purchasing of servers, GPUs, CPUs, storage, networking, and related technologies
• Develop sourcing strategies and category plans aligned to business requirements
• Run RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and cost optimisation initiatives
• Build and manage strategic relationships with technology vendors and suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, SLAs, commercial terms, and contract renewals
• Support CAPEX/OPEX budgeting and infrastructure spend planning
• Raise and manage purchase orders for hardware procurement activities
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to support procurement strategy
• Work closely with IT, engineering, finance, and operational stakeholders globally

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience within IT procurement, strategic sourcing etc
• Strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure and hardware solutions
• Knowledge of servers, GPU/CPU technologies, storage, and networking hardware
• Proven supplier and contract negotiation experience
• Strong commercial and financial acumen including TCO analysis
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and supplier relationships simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Desirable Skills

• Experience within technology, engineering, semiconductor, or energy sectors
• Exposure to HPC environments or high-performance infrastructure procurement
• Knowledge of open-source licensing and software models
• Supply chain or procurement certifications such as CPSM or CSCP

Package

• Competitive salary with attractive bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Private medical and dental options
• Flexible benefits platform and wellbeing support
• Onsite gym facilities
• Regular social and reward events