IT Procurement Manager

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth technology company in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Manager to take ownership of software, hardware, and IT services spending. The role involves leading RFP processes, negotiating contracts, and managing key suppliers. Applicants should have a strong background in IT procurement and strategic sourcing, with proven experience in negotiating IT contracts. The position offers a salary of up to £70,000 along with a leading benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience negotiating IT contracts, especially software contracts.
• Strong background in IT procurement, strategic sourcing, or commercial management.
• Confident reviewing contracts independently and leading negotiations.
• Organized and able to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Own IT procurement strategy across software, hardware, and services.
• Lead RFP/RFQ processes from start to finish.
• Negotiate IT and software contracts and manage renewals.
• Drive value, cost optimization, and risk control with key suppliers.
• Present to senior stakeholders with clarity.

Skills

Negotiating IT contracts

Strategic sourcing

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

MCS Group is working exclusively with a high-growth, international technology company who is scaling their operations in Northern Ireland. We're looking for an experienced IT Procurement Manager to join their business, take ownership of software, hardware, and IT services spend within this complex, global organisation. This is the perfect opportunity for a procurement manager will strong experience in working within technology and is seeking a role which offers genuine scope and influence.

This is a hands‑on individual contributor role where you'll run sourcing activity end to end - from spend analysis and RFPs through to contract negotiation, renewals, and supplier management. You'll partner closely with IT, Legal, Finance, and senior stakeholders, acting as the commercial lead on technology procurement.

What you’ll be doing

• Owning IT procurement strategy across software, hardware, and services
• Leading RFP/RFQ processes from start to finish
• Negotiating IT and software contracts, renewals, and commercial terms
• Managing key suppliers and driving value, cost optimisation, and risk control
• Working closely with senior stakeholders and presenting with clarity and confidence

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience negotiating IT contracts (software ideally)
• Strong background in IT procurement, strategic sourcing, or commercial management
• Confident reviewing contracts and leading negotiations independently
• Comfortable balancing stakeholder needs with commercial discipline
• Organised, pragmatic, and happy working autonomously

Nice to have

• SAP / Ariba or similar procurement tools would be highly advantageous - but exposure to tools like Oracle or Coupa also considered.

Salary

Up to £70,000 with a leading benefits package.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up‑to‑date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment, at MCS Group

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