Procurement Manager (IT & Telecoms)

TL;DR

Procurement Manager (IT & Telecoms): Managing global IT & Telecoms procurement, focusing on category strategy, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management. Focus on delivering substantial savings, implementing market-leading systems including AI solutions, and fostering a sustainable supply chain.

Location: London - Hybrid working model

Company

hirify.global is a leading global publisher of research, journals, books, and technology-enabled platforms.

What you will do

• Support the category strategy for IT & Telecommunications.
• Negotiate key contracts and lead sourcing projects across IT spend categories.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships to drive technology adoption and collaboration.
• Support the implementation and roll-out of Purchase Orders for spend transparency and efficiency.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to determine sourcing strategies.
• Support the move towards a more sustainable and diverse supply chain.

Requirements

• Solid IT procurement experience with a successful track record in stakeholder engagement, sourcing, and contracting.
• Strong knowledge and experience of procuring IT solutions and services.
• Strong business and commercial background, with experienced negotiation and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated IT Category Management capability and experience.
• Source-to-Pay process & technology experience (e.g., SAP Ariba).
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a complex, changing environment.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Well-versed in Risk management, Business Continuity Planning, Strategic sourcing & SRM, and Contract Performance Management.
• Critical thinking and numerical analysis are a must.
• Educated to degree level and/or MCIPS qualified or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Be an essential part of a global procurement capability.
• Opportunity to make a real difference by delivering substantial savings.
• Committed to inclusion of people, perspectives, and ideas.
• Focus on progress and working together with communities to share knowledge.
• Access needs related to disability, neurodivergence, or chronic condition can be accommodated.