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Head of Technology Procurement

Sanderson
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 4LH

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The client is seeking a Head of Technology Procurement for a 12-month contract in Watford, offering up to £850 per day.
  • The ideal candidate should have extensive procurement experience, particularly in technology sourcing, with a proven track record in developing and implementing IT procurement solutions.
  • Key responsibilities include executing category plans, managing sourcing and contracting activities, and contributing to the strategic direction of the Procurement Leadership Team.
  • The role requires hands-on leadership at both operational and strategic levels, working closely with the Technology function as a trusted advisor.
  • Candidates should have experience in complex solutions engagements and working within a leveraged Procurement function.

Head of Technology Procurement

12m DRC

Up to £850 pd.

Watford (Hybrid)

Our client, a leading consultancy are seeking an experienced procurement leader with a background in technology sourcing to lead their IT procurement team over a 12 month basis.

In this role, you will maximise the contribution of the Technology Services category to the firm. Leading and working together with the wider procurement leadership team to provide commercial, contractual and risk management expertise across the firm.

They are looking for a leader who can remain hands on and deliver at both the operational and strategic level.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execution of a category plan; oversight and effective management of all sourcing & contracting activities
  • Strategic management of the category including analysis, planning, target-setting and performance monitoring
  • Provide management & leadership of category team resources
  • Contribution to the overall strategic direction of Procurement through active participation on the Procurement Leadership Team
  • Operate as a trusted business advisor to the Technology function
  • Develop and deliver strategies which deliver enablement-focused sourcing and commercial advisory expertise

Experience Required:

  • Broad procurement experience with a proven track-record of successfully delivering to the development & implementation of IT procurement solutions
  • Proven track-record of successfully creating category strategies, leading and executing sourcing projects within the Technology category
  • Experience in complex solutions and services engagements
  • Experience of working in a leveraged Procurement function, supported by an outsourced provider, within a blended delivery service of both on-shore, nearshore and off-shore

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