IT Procurement Lead
Employer: British Red Cross
Location: UK Flexible location (Remote)
Temporary: Fixed term contract (12 months)
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £37,949 - £41,026 Per Annum
Closing date: 05 Apr 2026
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Could you be responsible for developing and enhancing performance and value from our supplier relationships whilst ensuring that our strategic objectives are being met? This role also encompasses tasks such as supporting in public tenders, contract management and the procurement of IT equipment.
Could you ensure that British Red Cross spend is managed well – driving quality improvements and cost effectiveness from key suppliers?
Could you contribute in supporting other business critical functions by engaging with them to ensure their needs are being met through our key supply contracts?
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
Interested? The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 5th April 2026. Interviews commencing soon after.
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.
We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme.
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