Information Technology Procurement Manager

Job Description

IT Procurement Manager– Global FTSE 100 – London - £60,000-£70,000 + Bonus + Benefits

This £ Multi-Billion FTSE 100 multinational is experiencing aggressive global growth, triggering an influx of top-down investment to increase the performance of commercial procurement functions. As part of this “step-change” initiative, the business are seeking two high-achieving IT Procurement specialists to develop key IT strategy and deliver impressive results to aid continued enterprise growth.

As a leading global brand in a fiercely competitive sector, cutting edge technology plays a crucial role in advancing market share, so this growing IT Procurement function has an important part to play with some fascinating projects on the horizon.

IT Procurement Manager role profiles:-

• Deploying IT & Technology supply market expertise to bring short and long-term benefits to the business, such as knowledge of cost & value levers, market trends and challenges presented by modern technology
• Setting global procurement strategies to ensure continuity of supply and value for money, measured by both price and performance of IT goods and services
• Developing key IT strategy to support Group-wide IT transformation programmes
• Implementing strategic procurement initiatives to advance supplier performance, increase compliance and mitigate risk
• Expanding one’s skillset through a personally tailored development programme to become recognised internally as the strategic sourcing lead for major IT Hardware, Telecoms, Software & Professional Services sub-categories including: Infrastructure, Data Centres, Servers, Storage, Desktop, Networks, Mobility, Colocation, Cloud, Software Licensing, App Development and IT Consultancy
• Negotiating with market leading Technology vendors / suppliers such as Microsoft, HP, Cisco, Dell, Oracle, IBM, as well as niche vendors for bespoke packages
• Interacting with an executive level stakeholder community, winning support for far-reaching procurement initiatives

Required procurement experience & qualifications:-

• Strong procurement and strategic sourcing experience (at least 2-3 years)
• Degree / MCIPS / ITIL qualifications preferable though not essential

This is an excellent procurement opportunity for a charismatic procurement professional to progress one’s career within an intelligent and collaborative environment, learn from industry experts and grow towards Procurement leadership & Directorship.

To find out more and apply‎ please send your CV to g.sivarajah@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or directly through this page.