Procurement Manager
6 months initial contract
Hybrid working - 2 days in Hertfordshire and 3 days remote working
Up to £600 pd inside IR35 via umbrella

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Global Procurement Team as an IT Procurement Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing our portfolio of supplier contracts, working closely with our business stakeholders to strategically align our contracts to future initiatives. You will be at the forefront of providing innovative retail technology products and services to our customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process across Opex and Capex projects
• Define go-to-market strategies for new contracts, identifying the best commercial model and supporting RFP/RFQ activities
• Strong awareness of the IT/Technology supply market with procurement knowledge across Functional/Digital Applications
• Manage software sourcing and category management
• Build strong working relationships with partners to support sub-category plans aligned to procurement strategies
• Develop and deliver sub-category plans aligned to Category Plans by being innovative and collaborative with cross-functional partners
• Minimise revenue and capital costs through improved use of tools, processes, and best practises
• Track and report on savings targets consistently
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and safety procurement policies
• Collaborate with peers and senior leadership to build solid working relationships across different teams

Requirements:

• CIPS qualified at level 4 (diploma) preferred but not compulsory
• Minimum of 5 years of strong procurement experience
• Previous experience managing software contracts
• Strong negotiation skills and experience running sourcing events
• Supplier relationship and performance management experience
• Responsive in a fast-changing environment with resilience and willingness to challenge
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Strong written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Category planning skills and capability to build and execute strategies
• Ability to lead complex large-scale projects, driving innovation and best practises through others
• Excellent attention to detail and data-driven decision-making capability
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Strong commercial acumen
• Contract management experience
• High standards of personal ethics and self-development

Location and Nearby Cities:

• Welwyn Garden City
• Nearest Cities: Enfield Town: 11 miles, Luton: 11 miles, Watford: 13 miles

Join our team and be part of our exciting journey in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions. Apply now by submitting your resume. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.