Corporate Services - Procurement Manager - IS - Houghton Regis

Whitbread - Head Office; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group based in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to manage IS services for Premier Inn & Restaurants. You will develop procurement strategies, manage contracts from inception to renewal, and conduct market analyses to identify cost savings. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of IS procurement experience and a strong understanding of software licensing models. This role offers a hybrid work environment and attractive benefits, including a competitive salary up to £75,000 plus bonuses.

Benefits

Bonus up to 20%

Pension up to 10% matched

Private healthcare for you and your family

Discounts on hotel stays and restaurant services

Qualifications

• 3 years IS procurement experience required.
• Experience of delivering strategic IT projects essential.
• Understanding of software licensing models including SaaS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Manage the entire contract life cycle from negotiation to execution.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Lead tender management and negotiation of supplier agreements.

Skills

IS procurement experience

Contract management

Market analysis

Supplier management

Software licensing models

Information Security negotiation

Job description

Corporate Services - Procurement Manager - IS - Houghton Regis

Location : Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Salary : up to £75,000 plus Bonus

In the role of IT Procurement Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for the sourcing of IS services for Premier Inn & Restaurants and Whitbread Group requirements in the UK and Germany. This is an exciting time get involved, working closely with IT Leadership Team following a recent global technology transformation. You will be involved in strategic planning, negotiation and coordination to ensure that Whitbread has strong contracts in place. Plus deliver the relevant strategic projects working together with key business functions including hotel & restaurants, commercial, data, cooperate, infrastructure and Germany.

Why you'll love it here

Bonus : up to 20%

Pension : Up to 10% Matched

Private Healthcare : You and your family

Discount : Up to 65% off Hotel stays and 25% off our restaurants

What you’ll do :

• Procurement Strategy -Development, implementation & maintenance of optimal sourcing strategies for all keys spend areas across the portfolio.
• Manage the entire contract life cycle from initial negotiation to contract execution and renewal.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and contribute to delivering long-term value and savings.
• Tender & Negotiation- Tender management, negotiation, and implementation of supplier agreements.
• Supplier Management- Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, helping to build strong relationships and supporting wider team with supplier performance and review meetings.
• Ensure thirst party risk management and compliance with procurement policies, including supplier diversity and governance frameworks.

What you'll need

• 3 years IS procurement experience.
• Experience of Managing and delivering relevant new contracts and contract renewals.
• Experience of delivering strategic IT delivery projects.
• Understanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, perpetual, subscription, and cloud-based agreements.
• Experienced with Information Security, Digital and Commercial Products contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated success incost optimisation, value realisation, and spend analysis across IT categories.

If this sounds like a role that will challenge and excite you then apply now !

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.