The Business
A market leading retail brand with an innovative and mature procurement function.
Location - Hertfordshire
Sub-category focus: Cloud, Infrastructure, Telco
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Sourcing and Procurement:
* Develop and implement IT procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
* Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and negotiate favourable terms and conditions.
* Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
2. Supplier Relationship Management:
* Establish and maintain strong relationships with key IT suppliers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
* Monitor supplier performance and address any issues to ensure continuous improvement.
* Conduct regular supplier evaluations and re-negotiations to optimise value.
3. Budget Management:
* Develop and manage the IT procurement budget, ensuring cost control and efficient use of resources.
* Analyse spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings and value improvements.
* Prepare and present regular reports on budget performance and procurement activities.
4. Risk Management:
5. Identify potential risks in the IT supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
6. Ensure that all IT contracts include appropriate risk management ...