Procurement Lead, - Technology

Waitrose & Partners
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeGBP 75,600 - 140,000 annuallyFunction: Procurement & SourcingSkills: ["Strategic thinking","Business partnering","Leadership","Stakeholder management","Continuous improvement"]

Lead Technology & Transformation procurement, driving strategic category direction focused on technology modernisation. Manage and challenge third-party spend by shaping long-term category plans, competitive sourcing, and ethical supplier decisions. Partner with senior stakeholders and attend T&T leadership meetings to influence strategic outcomes, while building and developing a high-performing procurement team. Use systems and data to keep reporting accurate and enable pipeline planning across all spend levels.

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Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners
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Procurement Lead, - Technology

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Job Summary

Lead Technology & Transformation procurement, driving strategic category direction focused on technology modernisation. Manage and challenge third-party spend by shaping long-term category plans, competitive sourcing, and ethical supplier decisions. Partner with senior stakeholders and attend T&T leadership meetings to influence strategic outcomes, while building and developing a high-performing procurement team. Use systems and data to keep reporting accurate and enable pipeline planning across all spend levels.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the strategic direction for T&T procurement, translating procurement strategy into commercial results.
  • •Manage and develop the procurement team, fostering agility and continuous improvement.
  • •Build business partnering relationships at senior leadership level, contributing proactively to T&T leadership discussions.
  • •Create and deliver long-term category plans with stakeholders and ensure supplier management aligned with the SRM framework.
  • •Use systems and data to keep reporting accurate and drive pipeline development to support sourcing across all spend levels.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 75,600 - 140,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Significant direct procurement experience covering Enterprise Software, Software Licensing, Cloud Solutions, SaaS, Cyber Security, and IT Professional Services (including outsourcing).
  • •Expert at business partnering, building strong board-level relationships and delivering influence through stakeholder engagement.
  • •Previous experience leading and owning the technology spend category in an organisation of similar scale.
  • •Significant experience setting and directing supplier/vendor management strategies, including third-party contract frameworks.
  • •Extensive experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
Experience:ProcurementTechnologySoftwareCloudSaaSCyber securityOutsourcing
Skills:Strategic thinkingBusiness partneringLeadershipStakeholder managementContinuous improvement
Certifications:MCIPS
Tech Stack:SaaSCloud SolutionsCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareSoftware Licensing

Company Brief

Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners is a UK supermarket chain offering groceries, fresh produce, and premium food products through its network of stores and online shopping. It is part of the John Lewis Partnership and emphasizes quality, customer service, and ethical sourcing.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Bracknell, United Kingdom
Founded: 1904
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