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Supplier and Commercial Manager
Contract: 6-Month Initial
Location: London or Basingstoke
Working type: Hybrid - 3 days onsite
Payrate: £650p/d via Umbrella
Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT supplier and commercial manager with a strong background in software and hardware procurement, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end IT procurement activities.
- Manage software, hardware, cloud, and telecom categories.
- Run tenders, RFPs, RFQs, and contract renewals.
- Manage strategic third-party suppliers and governance reviews.
- Negotiate commercial terms and contracts.
- Drive supplier performance and cost optimization.
- Partner with Technology, Finance, and Legal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance and risk management.
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Required Experience
- 5+ years IT procurement experience.
- Software and hardware procurement expertise.
- Strong third-party supplier management background.
- Commercial negotiation and contract management experience.
- Experience delivering savings and value creation.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer knowledge.
- CIPS qualification or relevant experience.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience in regulated industries.
- Experience using Gera and/or Certa platforms for supplier management and third-party risk.
- Supplier onboarding, due diligence, and compliance experience.
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