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IT Procurement Manager

Multi Billion Pound FMCG Subsidiary, Globally Known Fashion Retailer

Location - Hybrid working, 2 days in Reading Office

Salary - £60,000 - £68,000 + 15% target based bonus

Contact - Rhonel Joseph, jobsRJ@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

This Multi Billion Pound FMCG firm is looking for its next IT procurement manager for its high worth subsidiary fashion retailer. Although the position is for an IT procurement manager, if you are a quality Indirect Procurement Generalist with knowledge of IT procurement, then this could be an excellent fit. This fast paced position will have you working as a key player in IT transformation projects and as such, you will provide professional advice to your internal business stakeholders and subject matter expertise in relation to sourcing projects for hardware, software, IT professional services, telecoms, IT infrastructure and other applied areas.

This opportunity to be an IT procurement manager for a Globally renowned name is the perfect opportunity for those who work better in a hybrid work environment and require the flexibility of working from home a few days per week. If you are an experienced IT procurement professional looking to take a step up, or an indirect generalist with a knowledge or passion for exploring IT procurement further, this opportunity is a sensational move for someone who wants to develop their career potential and manage a multi-million pound IT spend.

As IT Procurement Manager your key responsibilities will involve:

• Work with large IT related vendors, handling end to end contract negotiation and contract management to attain favorable deals for the company
• Help coordinate and implement strategic sourcing processes for all IT spend areas such as hardware, software, telecoms.
• Assist in deciphering complex data and simplify it for conversion into reports on the IT market creating potential cost saving opportunities for the business
• Working with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and IT business partners for the firm

To be successful as the IT Procurement Manager will require the following attributes:

• Contain vast knowledge of IT procurement, with ambition to further develop your skillset and knowledge.
• Have an established track record of negotiation and closing deals which further add savings, in addition making savings on cost with IT
• Pre-existing relationships with major global vendors in the IT sector
• Proven subject matter expertise in procurement gained within another major corporate organization
• Flexibility to commute to offices and vendor sites with possibility of international travel when required.
• Ability to control multiple projects at various stages ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery

This current role for the position of IT procurement manager will provide a great platform to uplift your IT procurement career as the firm continues to grow its online presence and IT takes on an ever-more important role in the company. If you are a target driven person, then this opportunity is even more so for you. Alongside a competitive base salary, you will also be eligible for a 15% bonus for hitting your targets. This IT procurement role in this Multi Billion Pound Business is made for those who can handle a fast and dynamically changing environment. So if you are up for the challenge and hungry to increase value both for yourself and the firm then this IT procurement manager role is for you.

Please send your most recent CV to Rhonel at jobsRJ@bramwithconsulting.co.uk