Establish, own, and continuously improve Bodycote’s approach to IT procurement
Take ownership of IT sourcing, vendor governance, contract management, and asset lifecycle
Ensure strong governance, commercial control, compliance, and lifecycle visibility across all global IT suppliers, contracts, and assets
Provide strategic and operational leadership, fostering alignment between IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and IT Security to maximise business value and minimise risk

Proven experience in IT procurement and commercial management across hardware, software, cloud, and managed services
Advanced supplier management and relationship-building skills
Experience with IT asset lifecycle management and ITSM tools (e.g., Halo, ServiceNow)
Strong negotiation skills and financial acumen for spend analysis and cost optimisation
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
Experience improving procurement or supplier governance processes
Background in complex, global, or multi-vendor environments
Degree in IT, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related discipline
Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, CIPS)
Familiarity with contract management or procurement platforms
Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset

IT Procurement and Asset Manager

Key skills