The Business:
A global technology business going through a procurement restructure/growth journey.
Key Responsibilities:
*Deliver key strategic IT Procurement projects with large complex spend. Software will be the key focus looking at Tier 1 relationships such as AWS, Microsoft, ServiceNow etc. Spend per project could vary from c.£20m to £200m
*Challenge stakeholders to a senior level in the right way in order to drive the procurement agenda and achieve positive, ’value-add’ results
*Drive a Procurement agenda into a growing space i.e. being proactive and taking hold and ownership of opportunities, shaping deals and driving governance, often within tight timescales
*Opportunity Assessment: Define global IT procurement strategy through spend analysis and identifying opportunities to drive economies of scale
Key Skills:
*For this role we are looking for a ’doer’ who will be hands on in the delivery of large-scale IT procurement projects driving savings
*Able to navigate a multi-regional environment in a business with global reach
*Resilience is key - able to challenge key stakeholders to achieve a positive result
*Have a strong track record within the IT category, ideally in SaaS and Software
*Someone who understands what ’best in class’ procurement looks like and can bring new ideas to the table
*An ability to develop and implement category strategy
*Able to work in a fast-paced environment
*CIPS/Degree or equivalent qualification would be a nice to have
What is in it for you?
*Excellent development and progression opportunities in a team that focuses on internal growth
*A mature environment where you will have a strong support network from leadership
*Autonomy to drive your own projects
*Remote working