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Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Home-based with some travel
About the Job:
Join a global organisation providing technology services to public and private sectors. In the UK, we employ around 5,000 people, delivering a wide range of technology services.
Job Summary:
Manage and influence an IT portfolio to ensure competitive, compliant, and stakeholder-friendly procurement. Develop supply strategies to achieve savings, improve efficiency, and collaborate with suppliers to innovate. Focus on procuring technology and software, with opportunities to support the wider team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage £7-10m spend to ensure value for money, compliance, and supplier value improvement.
- Collaborate with the Senior Supply Chain and Procurement Manager on category plans.
- Engage suppliers to solve business challenges and prepare contract documentation.
- Negotiate agreements ensuring maximum value and legal compliance.
- Support bid teams in supplier selection.
- Provide commercial input and excellent contract management.
- Maintain positive stakeholder relationships and ensure compliance.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and provide training.
- Offer commercial advice on procurement and supply chain activities.
- Support supply chain and procurement function development.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Holiday trade scheme
- 9% combined pension
- Flexible benefits scheme, including an EV leasing scheme
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Essential:
- Managed procurement projects
- Continuous improvement in value and cost
- Understanding of technology use and value
- Experience with stakeholders and suppliers
- Purchasing qualification or desire to obtain one
- Negotiation skills
- Supplier relationship experience
- Analytical skills
- Ability to manage risk
- Driving licence and ability to travel
Desirable:
- MCIPS qualification or purchasing degree
- Experience in outsourced services sector
- Experience in health services
- Knowledge of technology or software sector
