Junior Procurement Manager (IT)

TL;DR

Junior Procurement Manager (IT): Managing procurement activities for IT and technology categories with an accent on SaaS sourcing, vendor relationship management, and commercial optimization. Focus on executing RFQ/RFP processes, analyzing spend data, and negotiating software licensing models to drive value.

Location: Must be based in London (Hybrid)

Company

A fintech company providing a cloud-native digital platform to revolutionize retirement savings and financial wellbeing globally.

What you will do

• Manage procurement activities for IT categories including hardware, software, and SaaS.
• Support the Senior Sourcing Manager in building and maintaining internal stakeholder relationships.
• Perform vendor and spend data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead or support the RFQ/RFP process for IT and technology requests.
• Optimize commercial and licensing models based on business requirements.
• Negotiate and renegotiate contracts with vendors to drive commercial benefits.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from London
• At least 2 years of experience in IT category management or procurement.
• Understanding of software licensing, IT networks, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multitask effectively.
• Process-driven mindset with a collaborative approach.

Nice to have

• Experience using Omnea as a procurement tool.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days of holiday per year, increasing with service.
• £500 annual training budget for professional development.
• Extensive private healthcare including dental and eyecare.
• Enhanced sick leave and maternity/paternity pay.
• Fully-paid five-week sabbatical after five years of service.
• In-office wellbeing perks like massages and barbers.