IT Procurement Manager

Job Description

As an IT Procurement Manager, your role will involve working with Global Leaders to develop and execute a world-class procurement function, focusing on categories such as Software, Hardware, Datacentre, and Telecommunications. Your key responsibilities will include:- Creating and executing category strategies for the specified categories- Managing end-to-end procurement of products and services within these categories- Collaborating with key business stakeholders to achieve business savings and deliver valueTo be successful in this role, you will need the following skills:- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of best practice procurement processes, including contract negotiation and market research- 5 years experience in procurement category management- Expertise in IT procurement, including Software, Hardware, Datacentre Services, and Telecoms- Experience in opportunity identification and spend analysis- Proficiency in contract management, including drafting, review, and negotiation- Advanced stakeholder management skills and effective communication abilities- Ability to support business objectives, deliver innovation, and identify cost-saving opportunities- Experience in supplier assessment, selection, negotiation, and contracting- Familiarity with Ariba or online procurement tools (preferred but not essential)In addition to the technical skills, soft skills required for this role include:- Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills- Ability to work on multiple assignments and in a fast-paced environment- Hands-on, practical approach with a self-starter attitude- Out-of-the-box solutions-thinking mindset- Flexibility, teamwork, and ability to challenge to clarify business requirements- Intermediate knowledge of MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, and MS-Word (advanced skills desirable)- Good knowledge of Outlook and SharePointOverall, as an IT Procurement Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving procurement strategies, managing key categories, and delivering value to the business through effective procurement practices. As an IT Procurement Manager, your role will involve working with Global Leaders to develop and execute a world-class procurement function, focusing on categories such as Software, Hardware, Datacentre, and Telecommunications. Your key responsibilities will include:- Creating and executing category strategies for the specified categories- Managing end-to-end procurement of products and services within these categories- Collaborating with key business stakeholders to achieve business savings and deliver valueTo be successful in this role, you will need the following skills:- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of best practice procurement processes, including contract negotiation and market research- 5 years experience in procurement category management- Expertise in IT procurement, including Software, Hardware, Datacentre Services, and Telecoms- Experience in opportunity identification and spend analysis- Proficiency in contract management, including drafting, review, and negotiation- Advanced stakeholder management skills and effective communication abilities- Ability to support business objectives, deliver innovation, and identify cost-saving opportunities- Experience in supplier assessment, selection, negotiation, and contracting- Familiarity with Ariba or online procurement tools (preferred but not essential)In addition to the technical skills, soft skills required for this role include:- Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills- Ability to work on multiple assignments and in a fast-paced environment- Hands-on, practical approach with a self-starter attitude- Out-of-the-box solutions-thinking mindset- Flexibility, teamwork, and ability to challenge to clarify business requirements- Intermediate knowledge of MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, and MS-Word (advanced skills desirable)- Good knowledge of Outlook and SharePointOverall, as an IT Procurement Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving procurement strategies, managing key categories, and delivering value to the business through effective procurement practices.

Keyskills :
IT procurementContract ManagementOutlookSharePointBest Practice procurement processProcurement Category ManagementOpportunity IdentificationSpend AnalysisStake Holder EngagementsSupplier assessmentAribaMSExcelMSPower Point