Procurement Manager – IT

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain

IT Indirect Procurement Manager – Senior Category Manager- Technology

Surrey- London – Hybrid- Manufacturer

Client Details

The organisation is a well-established, mid-sized company within the retail / manufacturing industry, known for its commitment to operational excellence and delivering value to its customers. The company fosters a professional environment that prioritises efficiency and innovation.

Description

As an experienced Procurement Manager IT- Technology – you will to lead end-to-end procurement activities across hardware, software, telecoms, and IT services. This is a senior, business-facing role where you will provide category expertise, partner closely with stakeholders across the organisation, and play a key role in optimising supplier relationships globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including negotiation and contract strategy development, supplier negotiations, and contract creation, working closely with IT stakeholders and Legal
• Partner with Category Managers to develop and deliver category strategies for key suppliers and sub-categories, aligned with business and leadership priorities
• Lead and deliver procurement initiatives including RFI, RFP, and contract negotiations, using fact-based approaches such as supplier and market analysis, benchmarking, and cost modelling
• Drive strategic sourcing activity across IT categories, ensuring robust governance, process compliance, and high stakeholder satisfaction
• Support and deliver wider procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and enhance performance
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including security, data privacy, and global procurement governance requirements
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and reporting, including master data, purchase orders, KPIs, and key contract terms
• Deliver agreed financial and performance KPIs, including savings and cost avoidance targets
• Manage strategic and high-risk supplier relationships, in line with Global Vendor Management standards, including:
• Monthly supplier review meetings
• Quarterly business reviews (QRS) and leadership updates
• SLA performance measurement and reporting
• Identify supplier risks within managed categories, quantify exposure, and implement effective risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Legal, and other business areas to manage priorities, optimise performance, and identify future opportunities.

Profile

A successful IT Indirect Procurement Manager- Senior Category Manager should have:

• A proven track record working as a category lead for technology / IT Procurement
• 8-10 years’ experience in IT procurement and vendor management (hardware, software, and IT services)
• Strong understanding of IT markets, technologies, and the strategic impact of IT on the wider business and customers
• Extensive experience negotiating high-value IT contracts (>£1mill)
• Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret complex data from multiple sources
• Proven programme and stakeholder management capability
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, including at executive level
• Experience managing strategically critical suppliers across multiple geographies and ideally a global remit
• Ideally University degree (or equivalent experience)

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary + Bonus .
• Professional environment with a focus on operational excellence and innovation.
• Great opportunities for career development.

If you are ready to take the next step in your procurement career, apply now for this exciting opportunity as an IT Indirect Procurement Manager