Procurement jobs in United Kingdom

We are seeking an accomplished Procurement Manager - IT to lead and elevate our strategic IT procurement function. This pivotal role is responsible for managing a team of Category Managers - IT and a Category Buyer, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment that champions innovation and excellence. As the key driver of our IT procurement strategy, you will oversee high-value, complex procurement projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and positioning our team as a recognised centre of excellence.

Reporting directly to the Regional Procurement Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor, influencing senior leaders and driving the continuous improvement of procurement practices across the business. In addition to your advisory capacity, you will collaborate closely with other Procurement and Purchasing Managers to identify and implement strategic process enhancements and strengthen governance frameworks. By working together, you will ensure that best practices are consistently applied, compliance is maintained, and the procurement function evolves to meet the organisation's changing needs. Your leadership will help foster a culture of excellence and accountability, positioning the procurement team as a centre of excellence within the business.

• Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and develop Category Managers and a Category Buyer, shaping a best-in-class IT procurement team renowned for strategic thinking and exceptional results
• Strategic Procurement: Lead significant, high-value IT procurements, employing advanced negotiation skills to secure optimal commercial outcomes and risk mitigation for the business
• Stakeholder Management: Forge strong, influential partnerships with internal stakeholders, including senior executives to ensure procurement objectives are fully aligned with broader business priorities. Serve as the primary contact on IT procurement matters, providing expert guidance and leveraging your proven experience to influence at the highest level
• Process Improvement: Drive strategic improvements in procurement processes, championing best practices and delivering measurable enhancements in efficiency, compliance, and value generation
• Category Planning: Lead the creation of robust annual category plans, ensuring each plan supports business objectives and underpins the long-term procurement strategy
• Supplier Relationships: Establish and maintain trusted partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of quality, innovation, and cost-effectiveness
• Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth market intelligence to anticipate industry trends, emerging technologies, and risks, informing proactive procurement strategies
• Compliance: Guarantee all procurement activity meets internal policies, legal obligations, and the highest ethical standards
• Collaboration: Work closely with fellow Procurement Managers to embed a culture of excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement across the wider procurement function
• Note: This role is within Mott MacDonald Ltd; the company currently does not sponsor Skilled Worker visa holders in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.

Agile working: We offer a hybrid working policy that supports well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion: We promote fair employment procedures and practices and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.

Accessibility: If you need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for assistance.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Financial wellbeing: We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%; Life assurance up to 4 x basic salary (option to 6 x); income protection; flexible benefits; annual bonus schemes.
• Employee Ownership: An employee ownership model with a direct pathway towards ownership from day one and opportunities to engage with senior leadership.
• Health and wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, access to Peppy for menopause support, wellbeing program access for you and your family, and flexible salary exchange for benefits.
• Holiday entitlement: 33–35 days, with entitlement increasing after years of service and buy/sell options.

• Proven track record of leading successful IT procurement teams within complex, fast-paced environments
• Extensive experience managing high-value IT procurement projects, with advanced negotiation and commercial skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing executive-level decisions
• Deep understanding of procurement best practices, compliance requirements, and industry standards
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in market intelligence and category planning
• Hands-on experience in improving procurement processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Desirable: Experience in multinational organisations or across geographies; professional procurement qualifications (e.g., MCIPS or equivalent); exposure to emerging technologies and digital procurement tools; demonstrated success in supplier relationship management; cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing

• Inspirational leader with a passion for developing and empowering others
• Strategic thinker who can anticipate market trends and shape procurement strategy
• Exceptional communicator capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Results-oriented with a drive for excellence and measurable outcomes
• Resilient and adaptable in dynamic environments
• Ethically minded, committed to integrity and compliance
• Collaborative team player who fosters innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement

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