Job title: Senior Procurement Specialist
Location: Role can be based from any of our Manchester, Leeds or Reading locations (Remote working available)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £45k depending on experience + benefits

PERSON, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in vendor or partner management within IT services or technology.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen with a focus on value creation.
• Experience managing supplier scorecards, compliance frameworks, and accreditation programs.
• Familiarity with IT product lifecycles, including EOL transitions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with risk and compliance teams is highly desirable.

FOCUS OF THE ROLE:

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will be at the forefront of shaping and managing strategic supplier relationships that drive commercial success, operational efficiency, and service excellence. This role bridges procurement, sales enablement, and product lifecycle management—ensuring vendor partnerships are aligned with business goals and compliance standards.