IT Hardware Procurement Manager (HPC Infrastructure) - Sussex, On Site

<p>IT Hardware Procurement Manager (HPC Infrastructure) - Sussex, On Site</p><p></p><p>£65,000-£75,000</p><p></p><p>Our ambitious and technology-driven client is seeking an experienced IT Hardware Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing and commercial management of high-performance computing infrastructure and enterprise hardware technologies.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional with strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure, servers, GPU/CPU hardware, storage, and networking technologies within a fast-paced global environment.</p><p></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead procurement and sourcing activities for HPC and enterprise IT infrastructure hardware</li><li>Manage purchasing of servers, GPUs, CPUs, storage, networking, and related technologies</li><li>Develop sourcing strategies and category plans aligned to business requirements</li><li>Run RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and cost optimisation initiatives</li><li>Build and manage strategic relationships with technology vendors and suppliers</li><li>Negotiate pricing, SLAs, commercial terms, and contract renewals</li><li>Support CAPEX/OPEX budgeting and infrastructure spend planning</li><li>Raise and manage purchase orders for hardware procurement activities</li><li>Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to support procurement strategy</li><li>Work closely with IT, engineering, finance, and operational stakeholders globally</li></ul><p></p><p>Required Skills & Experience</p><ul><li>5+ years' experience within IT procurement, strategic sourcing etc</li><li>Strong experience purchasing enterprise IT infrastructure and hardware solutions</li><li>Knowledge of servers, GPU/CPU technologies, storage, and networking hardware</li><li>Proven supplier and contract negotiation experience</li><li>Strong commercial and financial acumen including TCO analysis</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and supplier relationships simultaneously</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities</li></ul><p></p><p>Desirable Skills</p><ul><li>Experience within technology, engineering, semiconductor, or energy sectors</li><li>Exposure to HPC environments or high-performance infrastructure procurement</li><li>Knowledge of open-source licensing and software models</li><li>Supply chain or procurement certifications such as CPSM or CSCP</li></ul><p></p><p>Package</p><ul><li>Competitive salary with attractive bonus scheme</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Private medical and dental options</li><li>Flexible benefits platform and wellbeing support</li><li>Onsite gym facilities</li><li>Regular social and reward events</li></ul><p></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?8BtgX7rrSYEPXyXOB2MLwxF9s621hpmQy" width="0" height="0" />