Procurement Manager (IT & Technology) - Public Sector
12-month FTC, Circa £70,000 per annum plus bonus & benefits, potential of future permanent role. Central London (Hybrid).
The company:
Our client is a leading public sector support organisation delivering high value projects across multiple businesses in the infrastructure and transportation sectors. The procurement team are seeking to recruit a project focused IT & Technology Procurement professional to work across multiple projects. They help support the delivery of essential services which are critical to delivering wider economic, social and environmental goals.
The role:
To deliver best value for money across a wide range of IT categories ensuring that multi-project/business synergies are leveraged, by identifying and delivering category strategies that result in cost and efficiency benefits.
Your responsibilities:
* Be recognised as a Subject Management Expert for all IT & Technology assigned categories.
* Engagement with stakeholders to ensure that procurement category strategies are aligned with business objectives and priorities.
* Effective supplier relationship management (SRM) and performance management to ensure key suppliers' deliver contractual obligations and continuous improvement opportunities.
* Ensuring that cost, risk, and compliance is managed through robust contract management.
* Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders during any tender/bid process.
Your experience:
* Experience of IT category management across a wide and diverse portfolio.
* Experience of creating and negotiating IT contracts.
* Experience of delivering enhanced value from supplier relationship management (SRM).
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills, business acumen & commercial astuteness.
* Proven Public Sector/regulatory procurement (UCR/PCR 2015) experience essential
* Procurement Act 2023 regulations awareness or training is desirable
Salary & Benefits;
* Competitive Salary and discretionary bonus.
* Initial 12-month fixed term contract with the potential of a future permanent role.
* Pension & 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
How to apply:
Please apply by submitting your full CV and quoting reference 10158.