Overview
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In the role of IT Procurement Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for the sourcing of IS services for Premier Inn & Restaurants and Whitbread Group requirements in the UK and Germany. This is an exciting time to get involved, working closely with the IT Leadership Team following a recent global technology transformation. You will be involved in strategic planning, negotiation and coordination to ensure that Whitbread has strong contracts in place. You will deliver relevant strategic projects working with key business functions including hotel & restaurants, commercial, data, corporate, infrastructure and Germany.
We’re Whitbread, the UK’s largest hospitality business with over 1,200 hotels and restaurants across the UK. We’re 38,000 people who make everyday experiences special that delight over 5 million guests every month.
What you’ll do
* Procurement Strategy - Development, implementation & maintenance of optimal sourcing strategies for all key spend areas across the portfolio.
* Manage the entire contract life cycle from initial negotiation to contract execution and renewal.
* Conduct market analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and contribute to delivering long-term value and savings.
* Tender & Negotiation - Tender management, negotiation, and implementation of supplier agreements.
* Supplier Management - Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, helping to build strong relationships and supporting wider team with supplier performance and review meetings.
* Ensure third party risk management and compliance with procurement policies, including supplier diversity and governance frameworks.
* Relationship Management - Partner with senior stakeholders, including Directors and Executives to help align procurement activity with broader business goals and technology initiatives.
* HSSE, Diversity & CSR - Embed HSSE, diversity and CSR strategies throughout the category team’s activities.
What we are looking for
* 2-3 years IS procurement experience.
* Experience of managing and delivering relevant new contracts and contract renewals.
* Experience of delivering strategic IT delivery projects.
* Understanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, perpetual, subscription, and cloud-based agreements.
* Experienced with Information Security, Digital and Commercial Products contract negotiation. Demonstrated success in cost optimisation, value realisation, and spend analysis across IT categories.
If this feels like a role that will challenge and excite you then apply now!
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
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