It Procurement Manager

Description:

IT Procurement Manager

Leeds

This is an outstanding opportunity to join the procurement function of one of the UK's most recognisable retail brands in a highly strategic IT Procurement role. With procurement continuing to play a key role in shaping commercial decisions across the business, you'll have the opportunity to influence major technology investments while building your career within a best-in-class procurement function.

Joining a collaborative, high-performing team, you'll take ownership of a broad IT procurement portfolio, partnering with senior technology and business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate complex commercial agreements and deliver long-term value. This is an environment where procurement is trusted, ideas are welcomed and talented individuals are given genuine opportunities to progress.

What you'll be doing

• Leading end-to-end procurement activity across a broad IT category portfolio, including Software, SaaS, Infrastructure, Cloud, Cyber Security and Technology Services
• Developing and delivering strategic sourcing and category management plans aligned to business objectives
• Acting as a trusted procurement business partner to senior technology and commercial stakeholders
• Leading complex supplier negotiations and managing key strategic technology relationships
• Identifying opportunities to drive commercial value, innovation and supplier performance across the IT landscape

What they're looking for

• Strong IT procurement and category management experience
• Proven strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• Experience managing complex technology procurement projects within a large organisation
• An ambitious procurement professional looking to develop within a market-leading procurement function