IT Sourcing Professional
This is an exciting opportunity for a polished procurement professional to excel in a senior IT procurement capacity and fast-track their procurement career towards Directorship.
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled IT sourcing professional with significant experience in managing multi-million pound spends across various IT procurement categories. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the IT supply market, effective executive stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence and negotiate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage multi-million pound spends across IT procurement categories including Application Development, Hosting, Hardware, Software, Telecoms & Outsourcing.
* Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to help the organization excel.
* Build long-lasting relationships with senior stakeholders on an international basis.
* Expand global sourcing experience and deal with prestigious suppliers.
Requirements:
* Extensive procurement or purchasing experience with a strong understanding of the IT supply market.
* Strong 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 pick up the necessary skillsets quickly.
* A strong degree from a good university (or equivalent).
* Fully MCIPS qualified (or studying towards).
This is a fantastic opportunity to break into a leading industry in a senior IT procurement capacity and fast-track your procurement career.