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IT Procurement Consultant - Principal​/Senior

Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Project Manager, IT Support, IT Consultant, IT Business Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 75000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: IT Procurement Consultant - Principal/Senior - 75k - 90k GBP

Global Category Manager - IT Procurement | London | £75,000 - £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Hybrid - London (UK)

(Senior Category Manager/ Senior Sourcing Manager/ Senior Procurement Manager)

Contact Omar at

A globally recognised blue-chip company is seeking an experienced Global Category Manager with a strong IT/Technology background to lead strategic procurement initiatives across their global operations.

This is a centralised UK-based function managing global category strategies, offering significant influence and the opportunity to shape how procurement is delivered 'll work with Tier 1 tech suppliers including Microsoft, AWS, and other major vendors, driving high-impact sourcing decisions that directly influence the company's operational efficiency and bottom line.

Why Join?
  • Competitive Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + Performance Bonus
  • Flexible Hybrid Working: Manage your own schedule (50% office presence per month)
  • Tier 1 Supplier Engagement: Lead negotiations with Microsoft, AWS, and other global tech giants
  • Diverse Portfolio: Work on contracts across IT, Technology, Real Estate, and Professional Services
  • Career Progression & Mobility: Opportunities to move internally across different functions and geographies
  • World-Class Office: State-of-the-art workspace with bar, swimming pool, and Nuffield Gym membership
  • Work-Life Balance: Genuinely flexible culture that values delivery over presenteeism
  • Strategic Influence: Drive procurement transformation across global operations from a centralised UK hub
The Role:
  • Lead end-to-end global sourcing strategies with primary focus on IT and Technology procurement
  • Manage and negotiate with Tier 1 technology suppliers (Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
  • Drive cost optimisation and procurement transformation initiatives across global operations
  • Collaborate with stakeholders globally to align category strategies
Key Requirements:
  • Strong IT/Technology procurement background with experience negotiating with Tier 1 suppliers (essential)
  • Experience in Real Estate and Professional Services categories (desirable)
  • Demonstrable depth of expertise with proven savings delivery at global scale
  • Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills across senior levels

If you have deep IT/Technology procurement expertise, experience working with Tier 1 suppliers, and you're ready to step into a high-impact global role within a world-class organisation, please reach out to Omar at

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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