IT Procurement Manager - £85K in Bristol

1st Executive are seeking an IT Procurement Manager on behalf of a high-profile FTSE100 organisation who are transforming not only their customer-facing propositions but also their internal business model through a period of corporate modernisation. This is a fantastic role with an organisation that actively encourages innovation and creative solutions to help ensure the business meets its growth ambitions in a fast-moving industry!

Responsibilities:

• Focusing on the sourcing of Technology services, responsible for the delivery of end-to-end sourcing projects across the breadth of the IT/Technology spend category (£120m + spend).
• Engage C-Level stakeholders, nurturing relationships to ensure the value of Procurement is recognised.
• Guide and mentor internal customers through full lifecycle sourcing projects spanning the IT sub-categories, identifying opportunities to innovate the use of 3rd party consultancy solutions.
• Define and implement global category strategies, introducing best-in-class supplier management initiatives and further innovative 'value-add' procurement initiatives.

Experience:

• Procurement experience in the Technology spend category, with specific IT Professional Services category experience.
• Proven experience delivering complex IT sourcing projects, cradle to grave.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills, demonstrating success in influencing decision-making.
• Degree and MCIPS qualification preferred.

Due to our client's requirements, applicants must be based in the UK and hold current/valid UK RTW.