IT Procurement Team Lead

Bramwith Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global procurement firm in the UK is seeking an IT Procurement Team Lead to manage a significant global spend portfolio across IT categories. The role involves mentoring a team of procurement professionals, engaging with high-level stakeholders, and developing cost-saving strategies with major suppliers. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in IT procurement and a proven track record in leading teams. This is an exciting opportunity to advance towards Directorship within a prestigious procurement function.

Qualifications

• Extensive IT procurement and strategic sourcing experience.
• Track record of handling multi-million spends.
• Experience leading procurement teams from Buyers to Managers.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach and lead a team of Procurement Specialists.
• Own global spend portfolio covering IT & Technology categories.
• Establish relationships with large suppliers across EMEA.

Skills

IT procurement

team leadership

stakeholder management

strategic sourcing

cost savings

Education

Degree, MBA or equivalent

MCIPS & Prince 2 qualifications

Job description

An iconic FTSE 100 conglomerate has an urgent requirement for an IT procurement expert with strong team leadership experience. With a multi-award winning sourcing hub, executive stakeholder management and a global spend portfolio, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious IT Sourcing professional to grow towards Directorship within a world-class procurement function.

As IT Procurement Team Lead you will:

• Mentor, coach and lead an experienced team of Procurement Specialists and Category Managers to ensure best-in-class sourcing practices are followed
• Have ownership over a large global spend portfolio covering a wide range of IT & Technology categories (Software, Hardware, Services, Telco etc) with particular dealings across EMEA, LATAM and APAC
• Own key stakeholder relationships across the EMEA region up to Board-level
• Work alongside the Procurement Leadership Team on innovative category strategies to achieve cost savings but more importantly establish fruitful relationships with some of the world's largest suppliers

Due to the level of responsibility involved the IT Procurement Team Lead must have:

• Extensive IT procurement and strategic sourcing experience, with an impeccable track record of handling £ multi-million spends and delivering significant cost savings
• Successfully led a team of procurement professionals from Buyers to Procurement Managers
• Spearheaded large-scale sourcing projects across the technology procurement categories (Software, Hardware, Telco, Services)
• Degree, MBA or equivalent
• MCIPS & Prince 2 qualifications (desired but not essential)

If you have the articulacy and professionalism required to represent a high-spending procurement function to SVP, Director and Board-level members, coupled with the necessary IT procurement experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly world leading blue chip establishment.