Senior IT Procurement Manager£60,000 - £70,000 + BenefitsMilton Keynes/Hybrid - 2 days a week on siteWe are representing a UK based organisation who are looking for a Senior IT Procurement Manager. Operating in the financial industry, this company are market leaders in what they do with an excellent reputation as a place of work.This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and support a newly centralised procurement function. You''ll lead IT procurement activity, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure strong governance, drive commercial value, and deliver the IT procurement strategy.You will manage the full sourcing and supplier life cycle for IT contracts, ensuring value, quality, and alignment with organisational values. The role requires strong commercial acumen, expert negotiation skills, and experience in contracting. You''ll help embed best practices across the organisation, standardise procurement processes, and ensure effective oversight of strategic suppliers.We are looking for:Advanced IT and Digital Procurement S2P experience.Understanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, perpetual, subscription, and cloud-based agreementsExperienced with commercial IT and Digital contract negotiation.Familiar with information security, GDPR, and regulatory compliance as it applies to third party IT servicesProven experience identifying and managing key suppliers mitigating risks, understand market trends and monitor supplier performanc