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  • Posted: Mar 23, 2026
    Deadline: Apr 5, 2026
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  • For over 150 years, the British Red Cross has been here for humanity. We believe everyone, everywhere, deserves to get the help they need in a crisis. The people we help can trust that we’re completely neutral, independent and impartial. Our supporters know that we help those most in need, and our staff and volunteers can see they’re a part of a ...
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    IT Procurement Lead

    What will an IT Procurement Lead's job involve?

    • Actively promote the Technology IT Procurement strategy for budget, cost to serve and quality of service objectives within DDaT.
    • Maintain the Supplier and Contract Management Database within our E-Procurement tool.
    • Identify areas for cost savings/quality improvements and actively drive value across the budget spend working collaboratively across the directorate to support and identify opportunities.
    • Pro-actively engage with key stakeholders within IT to plan renewals of existing contracts.
    • Support Corporate Procurement with the procurement of IT goods and services where required.
    • Ensure that the end-to-end process for those needing to purchase technology services,   equipment and software or licence is a user-friendly and efficient process by proactive management of the team who do this, and collaboratively drive continual improvement in in the process.
    • Pro-actively manage and mature the integration of the purchasing process into other key Technology and finance processes.

    What will an IT Procurement Lead need to be successful?
    Supplier management

    • A sound knowledge of contracts
    • Commercial awareness and understanding of procurement processes
    • A sound technical understanding of the technologies underpinning major IT systems and telephony and network provision.
    • Risk management processes.
    • Ability to lead as part of an IT Procurement team
    • Proven skills in complex supplier management with suppliers of a high value (>£500k per annum)
    • Able to improve end to end processes in a systematic way
    • Building and maintaining partnerships and relationships
    • Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with geographically disbursed teams
    • Strong written communication skills and a confident presenter to senior stakeholders.
    • A skilled negotiator, aligned to and supporting Corporate Procurement policies and procedures

    In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

    • Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
    • Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
    • Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
    • Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
    • Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform..
    • Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
    • Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

    End Date: 5th April 2026

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to British Red Cross on careers.redcross.org.uk to apply

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