Information Technology Procurement Manager

Bramwith Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Technology Procurement Manager to lead a high-impact Front Office venture. This role is pivotal in shaping the future operating model and enhancing Procurement's influence within the organization. You will be responsible for the entire strategic sourcing process for multi-million pound Software projects while fostering strong relationships with IT vendors. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and build a high-performing team, ultimately progressing towards a directorship role in Procurement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Procurement with significant commercial achievements.
• Strong awareness of the IT Software supply market is essential.

Responsibilities

• Developing Procurement’s delivery capabilities across the Front Office.
• Managing the strategic sourcing process for high-value Software projects.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Education

Degree

MCIPS

ITIL

Prince 2

Job description

Technology Procurement Manager - Front Office Venture - Global FTSE 30 - London - £90,000 + Excellent Benefits

This global Professional Services giant is embarking on a £200m Front Office venture to generate significant revenue from SME clients. The firm is seeking a charismatic IT Procurement expert to spearhead this newly created team.

Buy-to-sell experience is not a prerequisite, though one must have an impressive Procurement track record of achieving broad commercial benefits beyond mere cost savings, including mitigating risk, cultivating executive stakeholder relationships, and establishing strategic vendor alliances with bespoke Software vendors.

This Technology Procurement Lead position will see you:

1. Building out the future operating model and establishing Procurement’s delivery capabilities across the Front Office.
2. Creating credibility amongst senior stakeholders, quickly becoming an ambassador for the IT function and evolving Procurement’s influence and pipeline of work to justify creating additional headcount for your Software Procurement team.
3. Owning the cradle-to-grave strategic sourcing and procurement process for high-value £ Multi-Million Software Application projects, from requirements gathering & definition to go-to-market, negotiation, contract award and supplier management phases.
4. Initiating strategic relationships with niche IT Software & Cloud vendors to generate “win-wins” for the Firm and their suppliers.

Required background:

1. Exemplary Procurement, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management track record, with a CV that clearly demonstrates strong commercial achievements including cost savings, risk mitigation, stakeholder buy-in, strategic vendor alliances etc.
2. Strong awareness of the IT Software supply market (essential) ideally with procurement knowledge across Functional / Digital Applications (not essential).
3. Degree, MCIPS, ITIL, Prince 2 qualifications preferred though not essential.

This rare newly created Procurement opportunity will see you carving a name for yourself within the organisation, building a high-performing team and progressing towards Procurement Directorship.

To find out more and apply please send your CV to [e-mail] or directly through this page.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain