Indirect Procurement Category Lead IT Services

Indirect Procurement Category Lead – IT Services & Software (Preston) – Hybrid (1‑2 days onsite, 12‑Month Maternity Cover, 37 Hours per Week, £21.38 per hour, PAYE, Inside IR35). Morson are recruiting on behalf of a leading Aerospace & Defence organisation for an experienced Indirect Procurement Category Lead to join their Procurement & Supply Chain team.

• Lead procurement activity across the full IT project lifecycle, from sourcing through to contract award.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, governance, performance, and contract changes.
• Negotiate commercial contracts, pricing, and service agreements.
• Support IT procurement transformation projects and supplier transition activities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, managing procurement queries and ensuring compliance.
• Support operational procurement activities, including requisition and invoice approvals.
• Manage supplier transition activities from incumbent providers to new suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, contracts, and service level agreements.

• Commercial procurement experience with strong contract negotiation skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

• Experience with in IT or Technology procurement.
• MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification.
• IT‑related qualification.

If you are an experienced procurement professional looking to join a leading organisation at the forefront of the Aerospace & Defence sector, we would love to hear from you.