IT Procurement Manager — Global Sourcing & Savings

Whsmith; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

4pm Friday finish

Flexible working

25 days holiday + birthday off + bank/

Pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Annual bonus

Staff discount card

Private medical

Job summary

WHSmith is seeking a Procurement Manager - IT to lead the IT procurement category across the UK, Europe and globally, influencing stakeholders and delivering cost-effective strategies. You will manage end-to-end tender processes and negotiate contracts, while supporting continuous improvement within Group Procurement Indirect.

The role offers a hybrid working model with global exposure and travel to support large projects, reporting into a Senior Procurement Manager.

Qualifications

• 5+ years procurement experience with IT category.
• Contract Law and contract drafting experience.
• Strong commercial acumen with negotiation skills and analytical ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to influence at all levels.
• Indirect category experience for Goods and Services.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Rationalising and developing the supplier base.
• Plan and manage IT categories across UK, European and Global sourcing.
• Optimise value by engaging stakeholders and KPIs/SLA delivery.
• Lead end-to-end tender processes (RFI/RFP) with requirements and criteria.
• Support contract reviews and renewal processes.
• Lead small to medium contract negotiations.
• Support tenders for large and complex contracts.
• Support agile procurement of small capital items to tight deadlines.
• Drive cost reduction, risk mitigation and spend control.
• Provide category level commercial and negotiation support.
• Manage supplier negotiations and contracting relations.
• Support continuous improvement within the team and with stakeholders.
• Global tenders may occur and travel to the US / time-zone coordination.

Skills

IT procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influence at all levels

Relationship building

Time management

Teamwork

Contract drafting

Contract understanding

Education

CIPS qualifications

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

WHSmith is seeking a Procurement Manager - IT to lead the IT procurement category across the UK, Europe and globally, influencing stakeholders and delivering cost-effective strategies. You will manage end-to-end tender processes and negotiate contracts, while supporting continuous improvement within Group Procurement Indirect.

The role offers a hybrid working model with global exposure and travel to support large projects, reporting into a Senior Procurement Manager.