JSS
Procurement Manager - Technology
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I am currently recruiting an IT Category Manager position for an exciting organization in the Manchester area.
This is a critical role, taking ownership of a key spend area within a fast-paced business.
The role:
- Ability to drive value through procurement activities, seeking out efficiencies and benefits.
- Ownership of the IT category and being able to provide recommendations and commercial advice to stakeholders.
- Leading procurement and contract negotiation of goods and services, supporting contract committed obligations.
- Ensure that supplier credentials adhere to policies, procedures, governance, and values.
- Lead and Identify procurement related risks and opportunities and manage these effectively.
- Lead the end-to-end procurement activity via early engagement through to producing tenders, supplier evaluation, selection, contract negotiation, and finalizing awards.
- Produce and own procurement strategies which deliver value and efficiencies.
- Lead and manage regular reviews with relevant stakeholders and contract managers to deliver proactive contract planning and pipeline management.
- Endorse and influence governance compliance to internal stakeholders where procurement policy is required.
- Work closely with the Finance function, identifying cost drivers and reviewing strategic savings and benefits, based on agreed targets and budgets.
- Work with Finance to periodically review budgets for each area and provide support with reporting based on Procurement governance and contract negotiations.
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Your profile:
- 3+ years’ experience in an IT Procurement Manager role
- Experience of procurement systems including e-sourcing/e-tendering
- Ability to work proactively and lead procurement activities including building procurement strategies.
- Ability to build credibility with internal stakeholders
- Well-developed influencing skills in managing effective working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels
- Working knowledge of Procurement Act, PCR/UCR legislation, governance requirements, and public procurement principles.
- Demonstrable track record of adding value through procurement in relevant category areas.
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What’s on offer?
- £60,000-70,000 salary
- Highly competitive benefits package
- Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Please apply below or reach out to me at lewis.thompson@jss-procurement.com
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