Procurement Professional – IT Software

About the role

The Procurement Professional – IT Software will support the delivery of procurement activities across a strategically important technology category. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive sourcing initiatives, deliver commercial value and ensure the business has the products and services it needs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and tender activities from requirements gathering through to supplier selection and contract award.
• Support the development and delivery of category plans aligned to business and procurement objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide commercial procurement guidance.
• Negotiate pricing, contractual terms and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to deliver value, manage risk and improve supplier performance.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with company policies, governance requirements and best practice.

Required profile

• Experience managing sourcing activities and tender processes through to supplier selection and contract award.
• Good commercial awareness with the ability to evaluate supplier proposals and support negotiations.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Understanding of procurement processes, supplier management and contract lifecycle activities.

Required skills

• Exposure to technology, software/SAAS or IT‑related procurement categories.
• Knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing principles.
• Analytical approach with the ability to interpret commercial and supplier data.
• Familiarity with procurement systems, sourcing tools and contract management platforms.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with a 10% on‑target bonus.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to buy up to five additional days.
• Hybrid working with state‑of‑the‑art offices at Canal Plaza.
• BT Sourced Pension Scheme – 6% BT contributions.
• Life assurance from day one – 4× salary.
• Healthcare cover, permanent health insurance and access to extensive training programmes.