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IT Sourcing Manager – Software – upto £85K
Location: Hybrid working with regular collaboration across UK wide office locations
Salary: Up to £85K + Excellent Benefits Package
Drive Commercial Impact. Shape Smarter Procurement.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to step into a high-impact role within a fast-moving and transformation/integration -focused environment.
We’re looking for a commercially driven IT Sourcing Manager who thrives on influence, negotiation and delivering measurable value. Someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery – and who wants to play a key role in shaping the future of procurement.
You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to lead sourcing strategies, optimise supplier relationships and drive commercial outcomes that improve performance, reduce risk and enable innovation.
If you enjoy solving complex challenges, building trusted partnerships and operating at pace, this role offers the visibility and progression to accelerate your career.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll lead end-to-end IT procurement and sourcing activity across the Software category, partnering with stakeholders to deliver long-term commercial value. The role is aligned to the Software category, working with suppliers such as Microsoft, Adobe, IBM, SAP, Oracle.
You will:
*Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities
*Lead complex sourcing, outsourcing and negotiation activity
*Build strong supplier relationships that drive innovation and continuous improvement
*Deliver robust commercial agreements with strong governance and risk management
*Use market insight, analytics and commercial thinking to influence strategic decisions
*Manage contract pipelines and support high-value procurement projects
*Identify opportunities to optimise cost, improve resilience and unlock value
*Challenge existing ways of working and help shape smarter procurement practices
This role suits someone who is equally comfortable operating strategically and rolling up their sleeves to deliver results.
Who We’re Looking For
You’re commercially sharp, confident influencing stakeholders and motivated by delivering impact.
You’ll bring:
*Strong IT procurement and Software category management experience within a complex or regulated environment
*Expertise in sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier relationship management
*Excellent commercial acumen with a track record of delivering value-led outcomes
*Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
*The ability to analyse data, market trends and supplier insights to inform decisions
*Knowledge of contract governance, risk management and compliance
*A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve
*Energy, resilience and a continuous improvement mentality
Why Join?
This is a role with genuine influence, visibility and growth potential.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
*Work on strategic, business-critical procurement initiatives
*Partner with senior stakeholders across a complex organisation
*Shape supplier and sourcing strategies that deliver measurable impact
*Drive innovation and smarter commercial outcomes
*Be part of a collaborative team focused on transformation and continuous improvement
*Build long-term career progression within a forward-thinking procurement function
***All applicants must hold current and valid UK Right to Work***
