Procurement Manager

Job Summary

Well-known brand requires a Procurement Manager to cover IT and Technology spend areas. Previous IT and technology procurement experience, or expertise across generalist indirect or professional services categories, will be required.

Key Skills Required for This Role

Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager, Category Manager, SRM

Important

Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager, Category Manager, SRM

Job Description

Well-known brand requires a Procurement Manager to cover IT and Technology spend areas. Previous IT and technology procurement experience, or expertise across generalist indirect or professional services categories, will be required.

An exciting end-to-end procurement opportunity, the Procurement Business Partner will be responsible for leading sourcing/tendering, contracts management, and supplier relationship management. The focus will be on IT and technology services and products for internal business use, and customer-facing applications and software. Working within a small and high-performing team, the Procurement Business Partner will seek to optimise procurement efficiencies and engage effectively with stakeholders.

Procurement Business Partner applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Stakeholder engagement to understand required scope of category sourcing and supplier management strategies
• Front-end procurement work; supply market intelligence, sourcing, and running tenders cradle-to-grave
• Supplier Relationship Management – driving improved performance, innovation, and collaboration
• Contracts Management via contract lifecycle process, including contract renewals
• Support broader procurement management initiatives around risk and operational resilience

Additional Criteria for Applicants:

• Procurement experience within the IT/Technology space, generalist indirect or professional services
• Strong team player who can demonstrate versatility
• Ability to manage data and use data to drive procurement decision-making
• Full lifecycle procurement expertise – tendering, negotiations, contracts, and SRM
• CIPS/MCIPS – desirable but not essential

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