IT Procurement Manager

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Procurement Manager to join our Finance team, based in the A&O Shearman Belfast office.

Global Procurement is responsible for managing the firm's procurement and supply chain activities, working across all major spend categories within a leading global law firm. The department's core mission is to maximize value from our $500m+ third‑party spend, manage supply‑chain risks, and ensure our supply chain is supportive of the firm's broader strategic and market innovation priorities.

• Serve as a procurement business partner to senior leaders across the firm
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and complex negotiations across global IT categories
• Align procurement strategies with broader business goals, including ESG and innovation
• Build and manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance and value delivery
• Provide category insights and market intelligence to drive informed decision‑making
• Collaborate with vendor management and risk teams to ensure lifecycle and compliance excellence
• Deputise for the Procurement Lead (IT) when required

• Proven experience in a procurement management role, ideally within a professional services or partnership environment
• Strong track record across IT categories including software, hardware and services
• Deep understanding of procurement best practices and commercial strategy
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels
• Analytical, resilient, and comfortable navigating complexity and change
• MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing GP service, emergency back‑up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

We recognise the value of flexible working and embrace hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time. We do, however, remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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