Description:
As our Procurement Specialist, you’ll take ownership of our IT and contractor vendor landscape—driving contract renewals, consolidating major license providers across the group, and ensuring we are aligned to the right licensing models to unlock discounts and reduce costs.
Your Responsibilities
- Manage the full procurement cycle end-to-end: sourcing, negotiating, contracting, renewals, and ongoing vendor performance monitoring
- Lead vendor and contractor consolidation efforts across the group—especially for major software license providers
- Own and maintain an up-to-date vendor/contractor inventory, including processes to keep information accurate and current (automation/AI-enabled improvements encouraged)
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into procurement strategies and outcomes
You’ll Be Successful In This Role If You
- Deliver cost reductions in our portfolio of technology services including licensing and agency fees
- Identify and consolidate major license providers and ensure alignment across the group
- Establish and maintain a reliable vendor inventory with a clear, repeatable process to keep it current
- Create strong stakeholder trust by balancing commercial value, risk, and operational needs
What You’ll Be Doing (daily)
- Collaborating with business and technology stakeholders on procurement topics and upcoming needs
- Managing renewals and running negotiations to secure better commercial terms and discounts
- Updating and improving the vendor/contractor inventory and related governance processes
- Monitoring vendor performance and ensuring contracts remain fit-for-purpose
- Using data (e.g., Excel and procurement/ERP tools) to support decisions and track savings
What You Should Bring
- 3–4+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles
- Proven experience in modern IT procurement (essential)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency with typical ERP/procurement tools and strong Excel skills
- A senior mindset and confidence working independently across multiple stakeholders
Your track record
- Demonstrated success negotiating contracts and improving commercial terms
- Experience managing vendors and keeping procurement data/inventories accurate and usable
- Evidence of analytical thinking and a structured approach to procurement lifecycle management