Contact:
Julian Watson
Contact email:
julian.watson@1st-executive.com
Job ref:
J691762BIR_1736862430
Published:
2 days ago
Expiry date:
2025-02-13
Start date:
ASAP
Role: IT Procurement Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £70K + corporate package
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 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, 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 third-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 skillset, demonstrating success in influencing decision-making.
* A degree and MCIPS qualification is preferred.
***Due to our clients' requirements, applicants must be based in the UK and hold current/valid UK RTW***
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