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Posted 16 April 2025
Job ref: morson_242118

IT Procurement Specialist

  • Location: London, Greater London, England
  • Salary: Market related
  • Category
  • Sector: IT and Digital
  • Contract type Contract
  • Consultant: Jack Dawkins

Job Title: IT Procurement Category Specialist – 6-Month Contract (Inside 1R35)

Location: Remote, some UK based travel

Contract Type: 6-month contract

Start Date: ASAP

Day Rate / Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Role profile

A global organisation is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Category Specialist to join their procurement function on a 6-month contract. This is a fully remote role, offering the opportunity to work with a truly international team and support a global IT spend of over $100 million.

You’ll play a key role in delivering commercial contracts across key IT sub-categories including hardware, software, cloud-based applications, and selected consultancy services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Global IT Category Manager to support delivery of a 3-year category strategy
  • Lead and manage global sourcing events (RFX)
  • Own and manage relationships with selected IT suppliers
  • Support contract reviews, license audits, and renewals
  • Negotiate and formalise new agreements to ensure optimal commercial outcomes
  • Contribute to vendor governance and supplier performance management
  • Drive improvements in cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, and payment terms

You’ll Bring:

  • Procurement experience, ideally within global or regional IT categories
  • Strong understanding of hardware, software (including SaaS), cloud services, and IT consultancy spend
  • Proven experience running end-to-end sourcing events and negotiating contracts
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and supplier management skills
  • A commercial mindset with a focus on value, compliance, and risk mitigation
  • Business degree or equivalent (MCIPS/MBA desirable but not essential)
  • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, remote environment

What’s on Offer:

  • A high-impact role in a global procurement function
  • Remote working, with flexible hours across time zones
  • Opportunity to work on transformational sourcing initiatives
  • Exposure to senior stakeholders and global vendors
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking team culture

If you’re an IT procurement professional ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to learn more.

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