Head of Procurement Technology

Allwyn UK

Head of Procurement Technology managing end-to-end procurement processes for Allwyn UK. Cultivating stakeholder partnerships and ensuring procurement compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWatford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in procurement processes, including supplier agreement negotiation and management within IT and Technology categories. Proven ability to drive compliance, manage commercial risks, and deliver cost-saving initiatives while fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

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10+ Years Procurement ExperienceSupplier Agreement NegotiationSourcing and Procurement ProcessesCommercial and Contract NegotiationsFinancial Services Background

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Hard Skills

Procurement Process ManagementSupplier OnboardingCost Saving IdentificationAnalytical SkillsProject Management

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementInfluencing SkillsCustomer FocusCollaborationSelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

AribaSAPCoupaMS ExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Regulatory GuidelinesSustainable ProcurementIT ProcurementCommercial Risk ManagementSupplier Contract Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the procurement POC to manage the end-to-end procurement process
Cultivate strong stakeholder partnerships around IT / Technology categories
Execute the regional buying strategies of “Sourcing to Contract“ for dedicated category areas
Drive procurement compliance and manage commercial risk
Deliver fair costs and negotiate regional agreements including prices and terms
Work in a fast-moving, growth-orientated, and constantly changing environment
Embrace ambiguity and generate collaboration across teams
Lead upcoming IT / Technology projects
Provide procurement expertise to support budget holders/Relationship Managers
Identify and deliver cost saving and cost avoidance opportunities
Support the development of Procurement’s supplier contract management and governance system

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years of dedicated procurement experiences
Financial Services background helpful
Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for third party management
Understanding of sustainable procurement best practices
Experience of drafting, negotiating, and managing supplier agreements within IT / Technology and PS categories
10+ years of experience in selecting, onboarding, and managing suppliers
Excellent relationship management skills
Experience in sourcing and procurement processes and tools, e.g. Ariba/SAP, Coupa (preferred, not essential)
Strong commercial, analytical and project management skills
Takes ownership and delivers projects to optimal conclusion
Extremely customer-focused
Strong ability to influence others with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and collaborative individual with a curious and driven approach
Flexible working approach
Demonstrable skills in commercial and contract negotiations
Ability to manage and take ownership of multiple complex projects simultaneously
Analytical and highly numerate – ideally intermediate level or higher in MS Excel, PowerPoint
Confident in report writing and presentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company Bonus Scheme
Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
Single Private Health Cover
Complimentary Private Medical
Income Protection
Flexible Benefits – EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes.
Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)
Wellness Allowance £500
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted Health Assessment
Volunteering Days
Matched Funding