Procurement Manager - Cost Savings - IT (Public Sector)

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager - Cost Savings - Public Sector
Location: Remote (must be based in the UK to be considered)

An established organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join its Group Procurement function, taking ownership of IT category spend across a complex, regulated public sector environment.

This is a strategic, business-partnering role where you will lead end-to-end procurement activity, develop category strategies, and drive value across a diverse portfolio of technology suppliers and contracts.
The Role

You will be responsible for shaping and delivering IT procurement strategy while working closely with senior technology and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and delivering IT category strategies aligned to commercial and organisational objectives


• Managing end-to-end sourcing activity, including tenders, negotiations and contract awards


• Acting as a trusted procurement business partner to senior IT and technology stakeholders


• Driving cost optimisation, value creation and risk mitigation across IT suppliers


• Managing supplier performance, governance and full contract lifecycle activity


• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, governance standards and regulatory frameworks

About You You will bring strong cost saving experience operating at a strategic level within IT procurement.

Essential experience includes:

• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or Senior Category Manager within cost reduction and IT procurement within the Public Sector


• Strong knowledge across IT categories such as software, hardware, cloud, infrastructure and services


• Demonstrable experience of strategic sourcing, complex negotiations and supplier relationship management


• Experience working within large, matrixed and/or regulated organisations


• Confidence engaging, influencing and challenging senior stakeholders

What's on Offer • Ownership of a high-profile IT category portfolio with genuine scope to shape strategy

• Strong career development and progression opportunities


• Flexible, remote working and a competitive benefits package

If you are an IT procurement professional looking for a strategic, value-led role within a regulated public sector environment, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a visible and impactful position.

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