IT Procurement Lead at British Red Cross

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