Global Procurement Manager

AR Resourcing Group Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Global IT Procurement Manager to develop and implement IT category strategies. You will oversee supplier relationships and drive performance objectives. Ideal candidates have 3 years in IT procurement and are degree qualified, ideally with a CIPS certification. This role offers significant exposure across the business in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in IT procurement across any industry.
• Degree qualified and currently studying CIPS.
• Experience in contract management beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver IT global category plans.
• Support IT projects and deliver performance objectives.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

IT category procurement

Supplier relationship management

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree qualification

CIPS certification

Job description

A leading Top 10 Global Cost & Engineering Consultancy is looking to recruit a Global IT Procurement Manager to join their group procurement function.

The main objective of the role is to develop and deliver IT category plans and projects from a global perspective, whilst also meeting the needs of regional operational teams in the UK.

Key duties will include:

• Responsible for delivering end-to-end IT global category plans.
• Supporting on variety of hard and software IT projects for the business.
• Delivering contract, performance, and supplier relationship management objectives.
• Building relationships internally and externally to enable you to become a trusted business partner.

Why Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading global cost & engineering consultancy, with an excellent track record of providing professional development and career progression opportunities.

As part of a high calibre internal group procurement function, you will be providing significant companywide savings across the IT categories through the development and implementation of IT category strategies.

This role will provide strong exposure across the wider business, both in the UK and abroad, through interacting with senior stakeholders in the various regional business units.

Further Details

As part of a team of 5, you will be individually responsible for the strategic procurement of IT categories globally for the business.

Managing and driving the performance of a wide range of suppliers across various sub-categories including Software, SaaS, Hardware, Cloud, and Infrastructure.

Interfacing with senior level stakeholders across the company within the various regional business units to get buy in on the category plans you are implementing and as a result the savings you are making for the business.

Candidate Requirements

Our client is looking for candidates with 3 years' experience procuring IT categories across any industry.

Our client is looking for Procurement or Category Managers looking for a career move. They are also keen to see experienced Senior Buyers looking for career progression.

You will have assisted with, or led, the development and implementation of category or framework strategies. Any contract management or legal support experience is beneficial however not essential.

You will be degree qualified and currently studying CIPS.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.