IT Procurement Manager - £75K
Job Description
Contact: Julian Watson Contact email: Job ref: J691762IP_1736862558 Published: 2 days ago Expiry date: 2025-02-13 Start date: ASAP Role: IT Procurement Manager Location: Ipswich Salary: Up to £70K + corporate package Role Type: Full time | Permanent | Hybrid 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 who are actively encouraging innovation and creative solutions that will help to ensure the business is able to meet its growth ambitions in a fast-moving industry! Responsibilities: Focusing on the sourcing of technology services, you will be responsible for the delivery of end-to-end sourcing projects across the breadth of the IT/Technology spend category (£120m+ spend). You will engage C-Level stakeholders, nurturing relationships to ensure the value of Procurement is recognised. You will guide and mentor your internal customers through full lifecycle sourcing projects spanning the IT sub-categories, identifying opportunities to innovate the way the 3rd party consultancy solutions are utilised. You will be responsible for the definition and implementation of global category strategies. In turn, you will be expected to introduce best-in-class supplier management initiatives as well as further innovative 'value-add' procurement initiatives. Experience: Procurement experience gained in the Technology spend category - with specific IT Professional Services category experience. Proven experience of delivering complex IT sourcing projects, cradle to grave. Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skill-set; demonstrating success in influencing decision-making. Degree and MCIPS qualified is preferred. ***Due to our client's requirements, applicants must be based in the UK and hold current/valid UK RTW*** #J-18808-Ljbffr