Location:
London/Hybrid (Occasional travel to group sites required)
Report to:
Chief Information Officer
Hours:
Perm 37 hours a week (Mondays to Thursdays 9 am-5.30 pm, Fridays 9 am-5 pm)

REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in procurement or sourcing
• Strong exposure to IT-related categories (ideally hardware / distribution)
• Comfortable working in multi-entity, decentralised environments
• Proven ability to lead RFPs, negotiate contracts, and deliver savings

Skills and Attributes:

• Execution-focused and results-driven
• Strong communication and coordination capabilities
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Proficient in Excel and supplier dashboards (Power BI or similar)
• Structured and rigorous in supplier documentation and contract follow-up
• Experience using NetSuite preferable

Professional Level:

• CIPS Level 5 – Advanced Diploma. This role is suited for an experienced Category Manager or Senior Buyer managing strategic spend and coordinating across multiple entities.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As Procurement Lead you will deliver commercial savings and supplier performance improvements across IT and software distribution, while supporting consistent procurement execution across the group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and manage the IT and software distribution category across the group
• Lead sourcing, RFPs, and contract negotiations with suppliers
• Coordinate the group’s Lead Buyers to ensure alignment on execution, tools, and supplier follow-up
• Align pricing, volumes, commercial terms, and SLAs across entities
• Track supplier performance, contractual compliance, rebates, and risks through standardised reporting
• Track and coordinate supplier accreditations and partnership programmes
• Act as the main point of contact for both suppliers and internal teams