Strategic IT Procurement Lead — Global Transformation

The Martin Veasey Partnership; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Blue-chip benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy is seeking a European Senior IT/Information Technology Buyer to aid its client in transforming its procurement function. The role focuses on developing strategies for IT Infrastructure and Cyber Defence, ensuring efficiency and value delivery in a global context. Candidates should have a university degree, procurement experience, and strong negotiation skills. A competitive salary and blue-chip benefits package are offered with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• University degree and ideally CIPS (or equivalent) qualification.
• Experience in multi-site or global operations.
• Understanding of IT/Information Technology contracts.
• Proven track record in IT procurement value delivery.
• Knowledge of IT markets and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop medium to long-term sub-category plans.
• Manage supplier relationships to deliver value.
• Build robust business partner relationships.
• Influence and shape contracts for expected business benefits.
• Contribute to Procurement function capability development.

Skills

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Experience in global operations

Understanding of IT contracts

Proven track record in value delivery

Negotiation skills with IT suppliers

Building relationships internally and externally

Knowledge of Procurement systems

Education

University degree

Job description

A leading procurement consultancy is seeking a European Senior IT/Information Technology Buyer to aid its client in transforming its procurement function. The role focuses on developing strategies for IT Infrastructure and Cyber Defence, ensuring efficiency and value delivery in a global context. Candidates should have a university degree, procurement experience, and strong negotiation skills. A competitive salary and blue-chip benefits package are offered with career development opportunities.