Software Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Software Procurement Manager for a Bedfordshire-based client. The successful candidate will be responsible for software procurement and implementing effective procurement strategies. Key skills include a broad understanding of the IS category, experience with diverse sourcing strategies, and strong stakeholder management. A degree is required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in software procurement.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding across the IS category with an emphasis on software procurement.
• Experienced in a diverse range of sourcing strategies.
• Ability to build a category strategy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the procurement of software.
• Implement software procurement strategies.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Understanding of IS category

Sourcing strategies experience

Category management principles

Stakeholder management

Market analysis skills

Education

Degree

Job description

Software Procurement Manager

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
• Understanding of category management principles and ability to build a category strategy
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management experience
• Strong market analysis skills
• Degree‑educated