Senior IT Procurement Lead (Hybrid) - Smart Energy

Morson Group; Manchester, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Competitive salaries

Bonuses tied to performance

Pension

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Smart DCC in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager IT for a hybrid role based in Manchester or London. You will lead sourcing across projects up to £100m+, partnering with senior stakeholders to maximise value for money and support critical energy infrastructure programmes.

In this role you will drive strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, analyse spend and supplier performance, and shape procurement strategies across categories while operating in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Significant sourcing and procurement experience with a demonstrable track record of delivering value and savings.
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Experience conducting market analysis, spend analysis and supplier evaluations.
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and experience working within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver sourcing activity across assigned procurement projects and categories using strategic sourcing and negotiation techniques.
• Partner with Directors and senior stakeholders to develop and implement procurement strategies for projects valued up to £100m+.
• Provide expert procurement advice on a range of sourcing models, from catalogue solutions and auctions to complex multi-year transformational procurements.
• Support the creation and implementation of supplier contracts, ensuring commercial and contractual requirements are met.
• Contribute to procurement activity that supports the future of energy consumption and the continued success of the Smart Meter programme.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Job description

Smart DCC in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager IT for a hybrid role based in Manchester or London. You will lead sourcing across projects up to £100m+, partnering with senior stakeholders to maximise value for money and support critical energy infrastructure programmes.

In this role you will drive strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, analyse spend and supplier performance, and shape procurement strategies across categories while operating in a regulated environment.