Overview
Job Title: Procurement Manager – IT & Telecoms
Location: London - Hybrid working model
Role responsibilities
* Support the category strategy for IT & Telecommunications.
* Negotiate key contracts and lead sourcing projects across IT spend categories.
* Take ownership for management of a small number of strategic supplier relationships to create an environment for collaboration and drive the adoption of new technologies in support of SN’s strategic objectives.
* Support the implementation and roll-out of Purchase Orders and deliver the benefits of spend transparency and efficiency across Indirect Procurement.
* Work closely with senior stakeholders and functional business owners to determine sourcing strategies and manage sourcing events.
* Support the move towards a more sustainable and diverse supply chain.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
* Solid IT procurement experience, with a successful track record in stakeholder engagement and influencing, sourcing and contracting.
* Strong knowledge and experience of the procurement of IT solutions and services
* Strong business and commercial background – an experienced negotiator with analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decisions.
* Demonstrated IT Category Management capability and experience.
* Source-to-Pay process & technology experience (e.g. SAP Ariba).
* Demonstrated ability of working with cross functional teams in a complex, changing environment to identify savings opportunities and deliver value to the organisation.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build rapport
* Well-versed in Risk management, Business Continuity Planning, Strategic sourcing & SRM and Contract Performance Management
* Critical thinking and numerical analysis are a must
* Educated to degree level and/or MCIPS qualified or equivalent experience
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