IT Procurement Manager

Whitbreadrestaurants; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in Dunstable is seeking an IT Procurement Manager to manage sourcing for IT services. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in IS procurement and involves developing sourcing strategies, managing contracts, and supplier relationships. This hybrid position offers a salary of up to £75,000 plus bonuses, alongside other benefits including healthcare and discounts.

Benefits

Annual performance incentive up to 20%

Bupa healthcare

Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays

25% discount on restaurant brands

Qualifications

• 2-3 years IS procurement experience.
• Experience managing new contracts and renewals.
• Knowledge of software licensing models including SaaS.
• Experience with Information Security contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optimal sourcing strategies.
• Manage the entire contract life cycle.
• Conduct market analysis for cost optimization.
• Act as a key contact for suppliers.

Skills

IS procurement experience

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Job description

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Location: Dunstable, hybrid - a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £75,000 Plus Bonus

Overview

In the role of IT Procurement Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for the sourcing of IS services for Premier Inn & Restaurants and Whitbread Group requirements in the UK and Germany. This is an exciting time to get involved, working closely with the IT Leadership Team following a recent global technology transformation. You will be involved in strategic planning, negotiation and coordination to ensure that Whitbread has strong contracts in place. You will deliver relevant strategic projects working with key business functions including hotel & restaurants, commercial, data, cooperate, infrastructure and Germany.

We’re Whitbread, the UK’s largest hospitality business with over 1,200 hotels and restaurants across the UK. We’re the 38,000 people who make everyday experiences special that delight over 5 million guests every month.

Why you’ll love it here

Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 20% of base salary

Healthcare: Bupa plus family

Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands

What you’ll do

• Procurement Strategy - Development, implementation & maintenance of optimal sourcing strategies for all key spend areas across the portfolio.
• Manage the entire contract life cycle from initial negotiation to contract execution and renewal.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and contribute to delivering long-term value and savings.
• Tender & Negotiation - Tender management, negotiation, and implementation of supplier agreements.
• Supplier Management - Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, helping to build strong relationships and supporting wider team with supplier performance and review meetings.
• Ensure third party risk management and compliance with procurement policies, including supplier diversity and governance frameworks.
• Relationship Management - Partner with senior stakeholders, including Directors and Executives to help align procurement activity with broader business goals and technology initiatives.
• HSSE, Diversity & CSR - Embed HSSE, diversity and CSR strategies throughout the category team’s activities.

What we are looking for

• 2-3 years IS procurement experience.
• Experience of managing and delivering relevant new contracts and contract renewals.
• Experience of delivering strategic IT delivery projects.
• Understanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, perpetual, subscription, and cloud-based agreements.
• Experienced with Information Security, Digital and Commercial Products contract negotiation. Demonstrated success in cost optimisation, value realisation, and spend analysis across IT categories.

We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. We encourage under-represented groups to apply and will provide workplace adjustments if needed.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology and Purchasing
• Industries: Travel Arrangements

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