Procurement Consultant
Welwyn Garden City - 3 days onsite pw is essential
Contract
Daily Rate: £500 - £600 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 6 months initially
Our client, a leading organisation in the technology sector, is seeking a skilled Procurement Consultant to join their dynamic team. If you are passionate about procurement and have a deep understanding of the software and technology domains, this is your chance to make a significant impact!
Role Overview:
As a Procurement Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in managing the supplier contract portfolio for software and technology across the UK, Central Europe, and Group affiliates. You will collaborate with various internal functions-including Distribution, Retail, Marketing, Finance, and Property-to strategically align tech procurement with future initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage full end-to-end procurement for both operational (Opex) and capital expenditure (Capex) software projects.
Define go-to-market strategies alongside tech teams, drive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and select the optimal commercial models.
Build and implement sub-category sourcing plans while innovating with cross-functional teams.
Reduce costs-both revenue and capital-through process improvements and the use of robust tools.
Lead competitive tenders, negotiations, and eAuctions, utilising data to inform to...