Tech Procurement Manager

Tech Procurement Manager (Infrastructure & Telecoms) Location: Slough (Hybrid working -2 days per week on site) Contract Length: 6-month contract (possible extension) Pay Rate: £600 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Overview We're partnering with a market-leading, customer-facing technology business to secure a high-calibre Tech Procurement Manager to take ownership of a large and complex contract portfolio (~60 live agreements). This is a high-impact, delivery-critical role requiring a true technology procurement specialist - not a generalist. You'll operate at the centre of a fast-paced tech environment, leading commercial outcomes across infrastructure, telecoms, and cloud. Key Responsibilities • Own and manage a high-volume portfolio (~60 contracts) across technology suppliers • Lead end-to-end commercial and contractual negotiations with new and incumbent vendors • Act as a trusted commercial partner to senior technology stakeholders • Deliver procurement across: • Infrastructure & hardware (servers, storage, end-user devices) • Telecoms (mobile, connectivity, Wi-Fi, contact centre solutions) • Software & cloud (enterprise licensing, key vendors such as Microsoft) • Provide commercial insight, risk mitigation, and sourcing strategy guidance • Drive cost optimisation, value creation, and efficiency improvements • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships and performance Key Requirements • Technology-focused Procurement Manager (essential) - must be a specialist, not a generalist • Proven experience across Infrastructure, Hardware, Telecoms procurement • Track record managing high contract volumes in complex environments • Strong negotiation and commercial capability with ownership of high-value deals • Experience working with and influencing senior stakeholders • Strong grounding in supplier management and category planning Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.