Procurement Business Partner (IT)

TL;DR

Procurement Business Partner (IT): Leading strategic sourcing and supplier management activities across technology spend with an accent on software, cloud services, and IT infrastructure. Focus on developing procurement strategies, managing complex sourcing projects, and delivering commercial value through effective contract and category management.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a global public opinion and data company that provides representative insights into what the world thinks.

What you will do

• Partner with business leaders and technical stakeholders to develop sourcing and category strategies.
• Lead end-to-end procurement projects from market engagement to contract award.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and service levels for high-value technology contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and contract lifecycle activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier dependency, cybersecurity, and technology obsolescence.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement policies and implement new e-sourcing tools.

Requirements

• Significant experience managing indirect procurement activities, specifically within the IT category.
• Proven track record in end-to-end sourcing projects and contract execution.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing, cloud services, IT consulting, and infrastructure.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience using procurement and e-sourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba or Coupa.
• Strong analytical capability to drive data-based decision-making.

Culture & Benefits

• Global team environment focused on a social mission to make public opinion heard.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Supportive environment focused on physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Values-driven culture emphasizing speed, innovation, accuracy, and ethics.