Job Description

Senior IT Procurement Business Partner & Regional Lead
Location: Saltash/Plymouth (Highly flexible working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 + Benefits
Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Business Partner to lead strategic procurement initiatives and deliver a best-in-class commercial model. This role is pivotal in driving procurement transformation, ensuring value for money, and embedding innovative practices across IT and regional operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and supporting major IT programmes.
• Lead procurement strategy for IT categories, managing tendering, selection, and negotiation processes to secure commercially astute contracts.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation within IT procurement, including licence optimisation and cost reduction.
• Champion a business partnering model, building strong relationships across functional and regional teams to enhance service delivery.
• Monitor market trends and provide insights on pricing, compliance, and socio-economic risks.
• Support regional procurement teams and deputise for the Procurement Lead when required.
• Develop procurement capability through training, coaching, and stakeholder engagement.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications: MCIPS; Degree desirable.
• Experience:

• Proven track record in IT procurement with strong commercial acumen.
• Demonstrable success in delivering savings and value-driven strategies.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence at senior levels and act as a trusted advisor.
• Resilience and agility to manage change and drive performance improvements.

Ideal Candidate
You will bring deep IT procurement expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. This is an opportunity to shape procurement practices, influence at the highest level, and deliver tangible outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Skills Required