Overview
Procurement Manager (Category IT). Join Us in Building Better Places and Thriving Communities. We're hiring a Procurement Manager to lead procurement for IT and Technology spend. Reporting to the Category Lead, you will develop and execute category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and deliver cost savings aligned with business goals.
Responsibilities
* Develop, agree, and implement category plans and savings initiatives.
* Identify and deliver cost reductions and volume-based discounts.
* Manage contract renewals and maintain the supplier database.
* Lead the Supplier Management Programme, ensuring timely reporting and supplier performance monitoring.
* Support the deployment of the Coupa P2P system and drive continuous improvement.
Outcomes
* Achieve annual savings and cost efficiencies.
* Maintain a KPI-driven, well-managed supply chain.
* Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
* Establish Mitie as a trusted partner, unlocking joint value with key suppliers.
* Be recognised as the Procurement Subject Matter Expert and “go-to" resource.
What You Bring
* Degree level education or equivalent professional experience.
* At least 7 years' procurement experience in Telecoms, Service, Hardware, or Software categories.
* Proven category management and negotiation skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Experience working in fast-paced, multi-site environments.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and P2P systems.
* MCIPS qualification is desirable.
Benefits and Additional Information
Join us and help us build better places by delivering innovative procurement solutions that support thriving communities. Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We offer a virtual GP service, Salary Finance scheme for financial wellbeing, flexible lifestyle benefits platform Choices, extra holiday options, critical illness insurance, dental care, technology product discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, high street discounts, life cover up to four times salary, enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan. We also award Mitie Stars as recognition with monthly cash prizes and a potential £10,000 year-end prize. Training and development opportunities are available across a wide range of resources. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and will make reasonable adjustments as needed during the process; please email Karen Hayes at Karen.hayes@mitie.com with any requirements.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been serving clients globally as a leading facilities management and professional services company.
Company and Roles
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Facilities Services
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