Sofina Foods Europe
IT Procurement Manager
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Summary
Shape the technology supply chain behind a business investing in growth, transformation and innovation.
Additional Benefits
- Car Allowance
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
The Role
Our new IT Procurement Manager will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising technology spend across Sofina Foods Europe. Operating at both strategic and operational levels, you'll be responsible for everything from negotiating enterprise agreements with major technology partners to sourcing hardware, infrastructure, manufacturing technology and IT services that keep our operations running.
This is a broad and influential role for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys variety and thrives on building strong supplier partnerships. One day you could be leading a complex software licensing negotiation, the next supporting a factory investment project or reviewing cloud services strategy. You'll work closely with senior IT leaders, finance teams and operational stakeholders to ensure every technology investment delivers value, performance and long-term business benefit.
This role is based in Leeds, however will require regular travel to sites across the UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe.
Your Key Responsibilities
The IT Procurement Manager will be responsible for delivering commercial value, managing supplier relationships and supporting technology investments across the business, including:
- Developing and implementing a group-wide IT procurement strategy aligned to business and technology roadmaps
- Leading sourcing activities across software, cloud services, infrastructure, telecoms, hardware, manufacturing technology and professional services
- Managing commercial negotiations, contract renewals and licensing agreements to maximise value and minimise risk
- Building strong relationships with strategic technology partners and service providers
- Identifying opportunities for cost optimisation, supplier consolidation and process improvement
- Supporting major technology transformation projects through effective procurement planning and supplier engagement
- Managing the full contract lifecycle, including MSAs, Statements of Work and service agreements
- Providing commercial challenge and procurement expertise to IT and business stakeholders
- Delivering spend analysis, savings reporting and supplier performance management through KPIs and SLAs
- Ensuring procurement governance, compliance and alignment with security, audit and financial controls
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The Ideal Candidate
You will be an experienced procurement professional who combines commercial expertise with a strong understanding of technology purchasing and supplier management.
You Will Have
- Proven experience in IT procurement, technology sourcing or strategic procurement roles
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with major technology suppliers
- Knowledge of software licensing, cloud services, IT infrastructure, telecoms and managed services procurement
- Strong contract management and supplier relationship management experience
- The ability to operate comfortably across both strategic sourcing projects and day-to-day procurement activity
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence at senior leadership level
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse spend, identify opportunities and deliver measurable savings
- Experience working within a complex, multi-site organisation would be advantageous
- A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved wherever the business needs support
Why Sofina Foods?
Technology is a critical enabler of our future growth, and this role offers the opportunity to influence procurement decisions across a diverse and evolving technology landscape. You'll work with senior stakeholders, lead high-value supplier relationships and play a key role in supporting major business and technology transformation programmes.
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Joining Sofina means becoming part of a business with ambitious growth plans, significant investment and a collaborative culture where expertise is valued and ideas are encouraged. If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and make a genuine impact across the organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
5654BR
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