Contact:
Peter Aplin
Contact email:
peter.aplin@1st-executive.com
Job ref:
J691669_1730472643
Published:
2 days ago
Expiry date:
2024-12-01
Job Description
As a Senior Global IT Procurement Lead, you will be directly responsible for managing critical commercial deals across IT categories and multiple geographies and operating entities. This includes engaging third-party resources across all technology groups globally. You will be required to work collaboratively and strategically with multiple internal teams across Procurement, Legal, and SME functions, as well as with External Suppliers, to deliver a consistently high-quality service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain a global stakeholder network in a complex and dynamic business environment.
2. Lead complex, high-value Technology contracts.
3. Work with vendors providing software and services to major global organisations.
4. Engage in Procurement & Sourcing Transformation initiatives.
5. Demonstrate resilience and confidence in a changing environment while managing multiple priorities.
6. Coach and develop colleagues, and engage and manage demanding stakeholders.
7. Understand complex contractual documentation and identify key issues.
8. Communicate effectively with senior colleagues/stakeholders, including writing and presenting papers and presentations up to Board level.
9. Exhibit strong negotiation skills and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and influence in a collaborative manner.
10. Think strategically with the ability to see the longer-term impacts of plans and identify potential for improvement.
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