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IT Procurement Category Specialist – 6-Month Contract (Remote)

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.

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