IT Hardware Procurement Manager (HPC Infrastructure) – Sussex, On Site Job at England,South East,West Sussex Full Time NEW

£65,000-£75,000

Our ambitious and technology-driven client is seeking an experienced IT Hardware Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and commercial management of high-performance computing infrastructure and enterprise hardware technologies.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional with strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure, servers, GPU/CPU hardware, storage, and networking technologies within a fast-paced global environment.

Key Responsibilities
*Lead procurement and sourcing activities for HPC and enterprise IT infrastructure hardware
*Manage purchasing of servers, GPUs, CPUs, storage, networking, and related technologies
*Develop sourcing strategies and category plans aligned to business requirements
*Run RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and cost optimisation initiatives
*Build and manage strategic relationships with technology vendors and suppliers
*Negotiate pricing, SLAs, commercial terms, and contract renewals
*Support CAPEX/OPEX budgeting and infrastructure spend planning
*Raise and manage purchase orders for hardware procurement activities
*Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to support procurement strategy
*Work closely with IT, engineering, finance, and operational stakeholders globally

Required Skills & Experience
*5+ years’ experience within IT procurement, strategic sourcing etc
*Strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure and hardware solutions
*Knowledge of servers, GPU/CPU technologies, storage, and networking hardware
*Proven supplier and contract negotiation experience
*Strong commercial and financial acumen including TCO analysis
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
*Ability to manage multiple projects and supplier relationships simultaneously
*Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Desirable Skills
*Experience within technology, engineering, semiconductor, or energy sectors
*Exposure to HPC environments or high-performance infrastructure procurement
*Knowledge of open-source licensing and software models
*Supply chain or procurement certifications such as CPSM or CSCP

Package
*Competitive salary with attractive bonus scheme
*Enhanced pension contribution
*Private medical and dental options
*Flexible benefits platform and wellbeing support
*Onsite gym facilities
*Regular social and reward events