Procurement Manager

We are looking for an experienced procurement Technology Category Lead who will partner with Technology departments’ stakeholders to contribute to ensuring the on-time delivery of key strategic and operational initiatives, identify and mitigate commercial risks, and ensure compliance with Indirect Procurement Policy & processes.

What will you be doing:

• Support Technology departments on the development of supplier strategy, sourcing options and commercial models across the Technology cost base.
• Align with Technology departments Project Managers and managers to lead and ensure a proper procurement process of goods and services, and to meet the project timeline and target costs
• Lead, direct & execute relevant procurement activities such as market analysis, benchmarking & competitive tenders in line with the Organization’s Indirect Procurement policies.
• Develop, own and manage specific RFPs and associated procurement processes and deliverables
• Manage relationship with key suppliers, including support for SRM across the technology supplier base.
• Take proactive and flexible approach as business needs evolve
• Additional projects as required by the Indirect Procurement Manager

Requirements:

• BA / BSc in business, finance, or other related field - must
• At least 5 years’ experience as a purchasing leader - a must
• Experience in technology procurement
• Experience of contracting models
• Experience of managing outsourced relationships
• Strong understanding of contract law (including SaaS contracts)
• Demonstrable experience of leading projects
• Advanced Excel skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Proven experience in developing productive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Work collaboratively within the Indirect Procurement team
• Hands-on experience with global ERP systems, such as Priority, Oracle
• Fluent English