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Senior Procurement Manager - IT Products & Services

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Charlie Close

Senior Procurement Manager – IT Products & Services

📍 Birmingham / Oldbury (Hybrid – 3 Days Per Week)

💰 £90,000 – £95,000 Package (Inclusive of Car Allowance) + Bonus + Private Medical Insurance

Are you an experienced IT Procurement leader looking to take ownership of a significant technology spend portfolio within one of the UK’s largest and most recognised logistics businesses?

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead the strategic sourcing, supplier management and category development of a £50m+ IT and Technology spend portfolio, supporting a business undergoing continual investment, transformation and growth.

This is a high-profile role operating across IT Infrastructure, Networks, Cyber Security, Applications, Hardware, Professional Services and wider Technology Services, partnering directly with senior stakeholders to influence business-critical procurement decisions.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Procurement leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies that drive commercial value, supplier performance, innovation and long-term business improvement.

You’ll work across major transformation projects, lead complex sourcing initiatives and play a key role in shaping the future technology landscape of a business operating at significant scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement category strategies across IT Products & Services

• Manage a technology spend portfolio exceeding £50m annually

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI, RFP, negotiation and contract award

• Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation and supplier performance improvements

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Technology, Finance, Operations and Legal

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and contract performance

• Support major business transformation and technology programmes

• Drive procurement governance, compliance and best practice

• Lead and develop members of the IT Commercial team

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience within IT Procurement, Technology Procurement or Strategic Sourcing

• Strong knowledge across multiple technology categories including Infrastructure, Networks, Cyber Security, Applications, Hardware and Professional Services

• Proven track record delivering complex sourcing projects and commercial negotiations

• Experience managing large supplier portfolios and strategic vendor relationships

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level

• Strong commercial acumen with experience analysing complex financial and contractual data

• Previous leadership or team management experience

• MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification would be advantageous

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a market-leading organisation where procurement is viewed as a strategic business function rather than a transactional support service.

You’ll gain exposure to enterprise-wide technology transformation projects, senior leadership stakeholders, international sourcing initiatives and a highly visible spend portfolio, all while being part of a business that continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and future growth.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.

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    Charlie Close
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    Charlie Close

    As the Delivery Operations Manager, I lead the Major Account team internationally, ensuring the effective delivery to all our key clients. A West Ham season ticket holder of 10 years, resulting in a balding crown. A wise man once told me to never eat the yellow snow.