As an IT Procurement Manager, your primary focus will be the procurement if IT hardware, with additional responsibility for software and services. You will lead the development and implementation of the annual procuremtn plan, design and enforce robust procurement processes, and deliver measurable cost savings. The role requires strategic planning, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to drive value across the organisation - while thriving in a fast paced, ever-revolving environment.

ABOUT BESTWAY

Bestway Group is a diversified multinational family owned business with annualised turnover in excess of £4.5 billion. Starting off as a chain of retail convenience stores, the Group has grown to become a diversified multinational business with interests across the wholesale, pharmacy, real estate, cement and banking sectors. The Group is also the largest overseas investor in Pakistan.
Owned by the Pervez, Choudrey and Sheikh families, Bestway Group was founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez OBE H Pk, who remains Chairman. Serving over 12 million customers and employing over 28,000 individuals, the Group supports and serves communities through its operations across the UK, Pakistan and the Middle East.
We understand that no applicant ever ticks every box so please do consider applying should some or most of the above apply. Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, and diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds identities and experiences.
If this is of interest to you and you would like to learn more, please do get in touch, we are looking forward to hearing from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for IT hardware, including sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation and contract management.
• Design, implement and continuously improve procurement processes to ensure efficiency, transparency, and compliance, prioritising hardwar and supporting software services.
• Develop and execute the yearly procurement plan for hardware, software and services, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s IT souring ctrategy and commercial objectives.
• Lead the evaluation and decision-making process for supplier selection, particularly for hardware vendors, in accordance with company IT policies and procedures.
• Identify, quantify and deliver cost reduction opportunities, especially in hardware procurement.
• Coordinate and conduct benchmarks, negotiate contracts, and drive continuous improvement in procurement efficiency to achieve targeted savings.
• Analyse and monitor IT sourcing and commercial trends, with emphasis on hardware markets, to inform procurement decisions and maintain competitive advantage.
• Ensure all procurement requests are properly authorised, with thorough due diligence and approvals completed prior to contract signature.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure hardware procurement plans are understood, supported and aligned with business needs.
• Provide stakeholders with timely, accurate procurement information to support effective decision-making.
• Manage and optimise vendor relationships, ensuring delivery against contract terms and maximising value from hardware, software, and services agreements.

WHY THIS ROLE?

• Lead strategic IT procurement and deliver tangible business value.
• Implement best-in-class procurement processes and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Influence IT sourcing decisions across hardware, software and services.
• Collaborate with a high-performing, supportive team.
• Opportunity to work at group level in a dynamic environment.