Procurement Manager | Software & Technology
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Beth Adams
I am supporting a reputable global tech organisation with the recruitment of a Senior Procurement Manager position, the role is responsible for leading, co-ordinating, and managing all strategic sourcing activities across the assigned IT area of spend.
Work-life balance is a priority therefore they offer 1-2 days a week working from their modern offices, and the rest of the week working remotely.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing IT procurement strategy for all related projects.
- Create and maintain a Category Plan that includes a category pipeline and objectives that align with the overall business goals.
- Work with stakeholder departments in IT and beyond.
- Help stakeholders to manage budget and resources to ensure delivery of business plan objectives through the procurement process and offering commercial guidance.
- Having a leading role in supporting stakeholders in service reviews, contracts, supplier performance management and contract management.
- Develop and support strategic direction and present to management, with a recommended proposal, supplier sourcing decisions and implementing plans.
Skills and experience required
- Strong software procurement experience on major and complex projects.
- Experience running a full tender process in multiple IT subcategories and services.
- Strong communication and relationship management skills at all levels including senior management with ability to influence an audience in a logical and persuasive manner.
- Ability to work to tight timelines whilst maintaining good stakeholder communications.
- Leadership experience.
Salary and Benefits:
- £70,000 + a competitive benefits package
- 12 month FTC
- London – 2 days a week, the rest of the week working remotely.
For more information, please apply directly or for more information please email: beth@talentdrive.co.uk
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