IT Support Lead & Infrastructure Engineer

Category Lead - Indirect Procurement - London - £65,000 + strong bonus + package (CIPS Sponsorship) This is an opportunity to join a growing team focused on effective and strategic procurement. As a Category Lead, you will be a key member of a lean Indirect Procurement function, supporting its development, tools, and best practices. Reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, you'll work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver business requirements aligned with the global procurement strategy. The role covers strategic sourcing, negotiation, contract management, vendor performance, risk assessment, and category management. You will help maximize value from technology and marketing spend while ensuring compliance, sustainability, and innovation. Analyze data to identify opportunities and understand stakeholder needs Research supplier markets and assess risks; help refine the supplier panel Lead sourcing projects in major spend categories Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service levels Support financial analysis and negotiate commercial terms to reduce total cost of ownership Act as category lead, collaborating with IT, Finance, Legal, and InfoSec Manage key suppliers and act as Lead Buyer where required Partner with IT leadership to forecast procurement needs and develop category roadmaps Advise stakeholders on procurement processes and supplier management Drive responsible sourcing, data security, and ESG initiatives Improve procurement practices and promote adherence to procurement policies Support the Head of Indirect Procurement in developing procurement frameworks 3+ years' experience in strategic procurement ~ Solid understanding of IT sourcing (software, hardware, services, infrastructure, telecoms, digital)~ Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment ~ Excellent negotiation skills and contract knowledge ~ Experience with procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, AX) This role offers the chance to make a visible impact within a growing procurement function, shaping processes, influencing key stakeholders, and leading strategic initiatives across high-value categories. Similar jobs, Senior Software Engineers/Development Team Lead/Tech Leads (x5 roles) - C#, .NET, Fullstack, Azure, Testing, Remote - Edinburgh/Scotland - Award-Winning, High-Growth Tech Scale-Up, Senior Software Engineer - Team Lead Experience (x5 roles) - C#, .NET, Azure, Testing, Remote - Scotland - Award-Winning, High-Growth Tech Scale-Up Award-Winning, High-Growth Tech Scale-Up | AI-Powered SaaS | £67,000-£80,000 + Market-Leading Benefits Areti Group -..., Job Description Rate: £650-£680 Outside IR35 Duration: 6 months initially Location: Remote (London 1-2 days per month) Start date: Urgent Role Summary We are seeking a senior technical leader to oversee the architectural direction and delivery of a complex Telco cloud..., Job Description Senior Data Scientist - Energy Trading London - 3 days onsite per week (non-negotiable) Competitive Daily rate. Guaranteed 6 months with a very strong likelihood for continued extension. We're hiring multiple Senior Data Scientists to join a high-impact...

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