Job Title: IT Procurement Lead
We are seeking a seasoned procurement expert with extensive IT sourcing experience to excel in our financial services firm.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated IT sourcing professional to develop their career and build a high-performing sourcing team, within our award-winning sourcing hub.
About the Role:
* Reporting directly into the Global Head of IT Sourcing and building long-lasting relationships with senior stakeholders on an international basis.
* Managing multi-million pound spends across various IT procurement categories including Application Development, Hosting, Hardware, Software, Telecoms & Outsourcing.
* Operating on a strategic basis to drive success in this award-winning procurement function.
* Expanding your global sourcing experience and dealing with top-tier suppliers.
Requirements:
* Significant procurement or purchasing experience, with a strong understanding of the IT supply market.
* Either category expertise in a specific IT & Technology category, or a range of experience across general IT categories (Hardware, Software, Telco, Outsourcing, Hosting etc).
* Effective executive stakeholder management skills, with a strong ability to influence and negotiate.
* Prior project management experience or the aptitude to quickly acquire the necessary skillsets.
* A strong degree from a reputable university (or equivalent).
* Fully MCIPS qualified (or studying towards).
This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your procurement career towards Directorship within a leading global household name.