Director of IT Cost Optimisation

We are seeking a Director of IT Cost Optimisation to lead high-impact technology optimisation programmes across global, private equity-backed businesses. This senior role combines deep technical and commercial expertise with the ability to design and deliver measurable EBITDA improvements at pace.

Working for a high-growth organisation, it is imperative that you have recent and in-depth prior experience of working in a private equity-backed environment, or with top-tier consulting firms known for performance improvement.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced IT transformation and Procurement/Cost Optimisation leader to shape cost optimisation strategy, deliver material value, and build scalable procurement capability across diverse organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end IT cost-out programmes, driving savings across infrastructure, ERP platforms, software licensing, managed services, and telecom.
• Oversee IT procurement strategy and vendor selection, including contract audits, negotiations, and supplier rationalisation.
• Design and implement repeatable procurement playbooks, frameworks, and value tracking models to standardise best practice across multiple organisations.
• Support large-scale ERP and enterprise IT transformation programmes, ensuring commercial discipline and cost optimisation throughout.
• Partner with CIOs, CFOs, and private equity operating teams to embed cost management into transformation roadmaps and value creation plans.
• Coach and mentor teams to uplift procurement and cost management capability across portfolio companies.

Candidate Profile:

• Pre-requisite: prior experience in a private equity-backed environment, or with top-tier consulting firms known for performance improvement.
• 15+ years’ experience in IT transformation and procurement, with a strong track record of delivering quantifiable cost savings.
• Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent) and large-scale IT programme delivery.
• Deep knowledge of IT sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation across infrastructure, SaaS, services, and telecoms.
• Proven experience building procurement playbooks, frameworks, and governance models for repeatable use.
• Commercially astute, able to influence at board level, and thrive in high-velocity, results-driven settings.

What is on offer:

• £150,000-£175,000 per annum, + 40-50% bonus
• Flexible working - 1 day per month onsite