Job DescriptionWe 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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