Procurement Specialist - IT
Location
England | United Kingdom
Job description
Procurement Specialist - IT
IT Procurement Specialist - £45-50K - Flexible Working - IT - Strategic Procurement - Growing Team - Innovative Procurement Approaches - London
Contact: Tom on [email protected]
Opportunity:
Join this esteemed law firm's in-house Global Procurement function as a Procurement Specialist for IT in London. This is an exceptional chance to foster relationships, deliver strategic value, and introduce best practices in processes and procedures. As an IT Procurement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and influencing strategic and commercial decisions concerning IT categories/projects.
Role Responsibilities:
- Managing & executing procurement projects; contributing to strategic & commercial decisions related to various categories/projects.
- Engaging in Stakeholder and Supplier Management throughout the procurement and service delivery phases.
- Taking ownership of categories / individual projects when necessary.
- Assessing contracts and understanding key risks for different goods / services.
- Ensuring compliance with sourcing and contract management processes and professional ethics.
- Conducting supplier performance reviews and fostering continuous improvement.
- Collaborating with service areas/functions to manage performance and relationships with suppliers.
Why You Should Apply:
- Join an esteemed in-house Global Procurement function and contribute to the team's success.
- Thrive in a dynamic environment, exploring new solutions and strategies for procurement.
- Apply your specialised expertise in Indirect Procurement within the Technology category to drive tangible impacts on the company's performance.
- Forge relationships with stakeholders at all levels, supporting M&A integration efforts.
- Manage and execute procurement projects and influencing strategic and commercial decisions.
- Collaborate with the IT team, ensuring compliance with sourcing and contract management processes.
Experience Needed:
- Demonstrated specialist experience within Indirect Procurement, with the ability to navigate multiple sub-categories within Technology such as Software, Telecoms, and IT Professional Services.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement and supplier management, with a notable track record in procurement delivery including RFx, market analysis, supplier management, and oversight.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong influencing abilities and the capacity to build enduring working relationships.
- Proven experience utilizing and managing procurement systems and tools, coupled with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret information effectively.
- A CIPS qualification or progress towards qualification is desirable.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
If you are an ambitious strategic procurement professional, apply to join this dynamic Procurement team, leveraging your Indirect Procurement expertise to collaborate with stakeholders and make a tangible impact. Send your CV to [email protected]
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Salary
£45k - £50k per annum
