IT Procurement Manager

We are working with a global facilities management company who are market leaders in every industry from aviation, hospitality, rail, construction and more, in their search for a new IT Procurement Manager.

This exciting and strategic position will be supporting the company's award-winning services; joining the Indirect Procurement Team through their aggressive growth strategy.

With bases in both Ipswich and Central London - there is flexibility on where you work on a hybrid basis, with occasional travel between offices.

If you're a driven and ambitious Procurement Manager with experience in technology and IT, this could be the perfect position for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, define & execute a category strategy that will secure not only immediate success, but also long term goals.
• Audit and assess current contracts, mitigate any risks and implement improvements where needed.
• Drive performance by managing KPIs and & SLAs with current suppliers.
• Engage suppliers and build sustainable relationships, manage expectations and communicate effectively to achieve a structured and resilient supply chain.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Indirect Procurement in high risk or high value opportunities.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, implement cost-based reduction strategies capable of delivering annual target savings.

To Be Successful:

• Excellent diplomatic communication through a range of stakeholders up to c-suite.
• Track record or devising the sourcing strategy and taking accountability for the strategic direction.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the supplier markets in technology - bringing commercial advantages to the business.
• Strong skills in influencing and negotiation.
• Analytical, results driven and a genuine team player.
• MCIPS desirable but not essential.

In Return:

• salary circa £70k DOE.
• 25 days AL + Bank holidays.
• Retail discounts.
• Regular events and charity events.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers, Mental Health First Aid, D&I Initiatives.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Professional membership fees paid for.

For further information, or a confidential conversation, reach out to Natalie - nc@spencer-richardson.com today.

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