IT Software Procurement Manager

Salary: £75,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are seeking a commercially astute procurement professional with a strong track record of delivering successful technology procurement outcomes within complex organisations.
• Significant procurement experience across IT, software, SaaS, cloud or digital categories.
• Proven track record of leading complex sourcing and commercial negotiation activities.
• Experience managing high-value technology contracts and supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of software licensing structures and commercial models.
• Experience developing category strategies and delivering measurable value.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior business leaders and technology stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and commercial decision-making capabilities.
• Experience managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards MCIPS is desirable.
• Experience within large, matrixed or regulated environments is desirable.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies and enterprise software markets is desirable.
• Understanding of supplier risk management and contract governance is desirable.
• Experience supporting digital transformation programmes is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing activity across software, SaaS, cloud and digital technology spend areas.
• Lead end-to-end procurement projects from business case development through to contract award and supplier mobilisation.
• Deliver sourcing strategies that support organisational goals, digital transformation initiatives and commercial objectives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimisation and continuous improvement across the technology supply base.
• Challenge existing approaches and develop creative commercial solutions that maximise value.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations with software vendors and technology suppliers.
• Secure favourable commercial terms, pricing structures and service arrangements.
• Manage software renewals and contract extensions to ensure optimum commercial outcomes.
• Review licensing models and subscription agreements to identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with legal teams to negotiate robust contractual protections and minimise business risk.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across technology, digital, finance and operational teams.
• Act as a trusted procurement adviser for strategic technology investments.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Translate technical requirements into effective commercial strategies.
• Influence decision-making at senior management level through insight-led recommendations.
• Support key supplier relationships across the technology portfolio.
• Drive supplier performance, service improvement and innovation.
• Monitor supplier risk and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers and improve overall value delivery.
• Support governance activities relating to critical technology partners.
• Ensure procurement activity is delivered in line with organisational policies and governance requirements.
• Maintain robust procurement documentation and audit trails.
• Support compliance with relevant regulatory and contractual obligations.
• Manage procurement risks and develop mitigation plans where required.
• Promote best practice procurement across the business.

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Support

More:

We are one of the UKs most high-profile infrastructure and transportation organisations, operating at the heart of a business that connects millions of customers every year. We work in a large-scale, technology-driven environment where innovation, resilience, cybersecurity and customer experience are central to our long-term strategy. This IT Software Procurement Manager role is based in Manchester and offers hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite. The position provides exposure to enterprise applications, cloud platforms, cybersecurity solutions, data and analytics tools, infrastructure software, licensing agreements and emerging technologies, along with a highly visible procurement function, collaborative team environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities to support major digital transformation programmes and career progression.

last updated 39 week of 2026