Software Procurement Manager

Portfolio Procurement; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Software Procurement Manager for a well-known client in Bedfordshire. The role involves procuring software, implementing strategies, and managing supplier relationships. Candidates should have a degree and experience in software procurement, as well as strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a broad understanding of Software Procurement.
• Experience in diverse sourcing strategies is essential.
• Ability to develop a category strategy is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Procurement of Software.
• Implement Software Procurement strategies.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Broad understanding across the IS Category with a particular emphasis on Software Procurement

Experience in a broad and diverse range of sourcing strategies

Excellent internal and external stakeholder management experience

Strong market analysis skills

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Overview

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our well-known Bedfordshire based client to recruit for a Software Procurement Manager.

Purpose of job

To be responsible for the Procurement of Software. Implement Software Procurement strategies. Manage relationships with key suppliers across the category. Ensure best practice procurement across the category including the development of the category strategy.

Key Skills and Experience required

• Broad understanding across the IS Category with a particular emphasis on Software Procurement
• Experienced in a broad and diverse range of sourcing strategies
• An understanding of category management principals and having the ability to build a category strategy
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management experience
• Strong market analysis skills
• Degree educated