Well-known brand require a Procurement Manager to cover IT and Technology spend areas. Previous IT and technology procurement experience, or expertise across generalist indirect or professional services categories will be required.

An exciting end-to-end procurement opportunity, the Procurement Business Partner will be responsible for leading sourcing/tendering, contracts management and supplier relationship management. The focus will be on IT and technology services and products for internal business use, and customer facing applications and software. Working within a small and high-performing team, the Procurement Business Partner will seek to optimise procurement efficiencies and engage effectively with stakeholders.

Procurement Business Partner applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Stakeholder engagement to understand required scope of category sourcing and supplier management strategies
• Front-end procurement work; supply market intelligence, sourcing and running tenders cradle-to-grave
• Supplier Relationship Management - driving improved performance, innovation and collaboration
• Contracts Management via contract lifecycle process, including contract renewals
• Support broader procurement management initiatives around risk and operational resilience

Procurement Business Partner applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Procurement experience within the IT/Technology space, generalist indirect or professional services
• Strong team player who can demonstrate versatility
• Ability to manage data and use data to drive procurement decision making
• Full lifecycle procurement expertise - tendering, negotiations, contracts and SRM
• CIPS/MCIPS - desirable but not essential