Senior Procurement Lead

Senior Procurement Lead

Our client is seeking a commercially minded Senior Procurement Lead to manage their digital and software categories. You will be responsible for transforming raw data into actionable sourcing strategies and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of their technology stack. This role bridges the gap between strategic sourcing and technical data enrichment, ensuring their software investments are lean, scalable, and data backed.

Key Accountabilities \& Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for SaaS, PaaS, and enterprise software, managing a multi-million pound annual spend.
• Leverage data cleansing and enrichment tools to provide visibility into "shadow IT" and identify consolidation opportunities across the software estate.
• Drive the adoption of automated P2P and e-Sourcing platforms to reduce manual processing and improve cycle times.
• Negotiate complex Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and maintain robust relationships with Tier 1 vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Salesforce, AWS).
• Ensure all digital assets comply with global data privacy and security standards, mitigating risk in long-term software commitments.
• Build and nurture effective working relationships with senior stakeholders to proactively address issues, mitigate risks, and drive key decisions.

Skills, Experience \& Knowledge

• Experience in Technology Procurement or a similar Digital Sourcing role.
• Proven ability to deliver significant commercial savings through strategic benchmarking and license optimisation.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or Supply Chain; MCIPS certification is highly preferred.
• A "digital-first" approach with a focus on data integrity and process efficiency.
• Proficient IT skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Promote adherence to company policies, security principles, and legal/regulatory requirements.