Procurement Manager-Contract Negotiation/Vendor/Digital Cloud

Procurement Manager-Contract Negotiation/Vendor/Digital Cloud

Currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager, to work on a permanent basis, with a client in London (SW / Clapham area).

Suitable applicants will ideally come from a Telecoms background and must have experience around IT/Digital Cloud/Systems and excellent contract and negotiation skills with vendors/suppliers.

Key Purpose of the Role

• Manage IT & Technology Group procurement initiatives and contracts
• Work closely with the Head of Procurement and liaise with Operating Companies (OpCos) to ensure that all commercial responsibilities related to Group agreements are carried out accurately and in a timely manner

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Support the development and implementation of Group IT & Technology procurement strategies
• Manage procurement process including supplier analysis, issue of RFP, assessment, contract placement and contract management
• Support technology and digital stakeholders in their procurement requirements from identification of business need through to contract signature
• Lead commercial negotiations with relevant vendors to ensure best value at the required service levels
• Manage global enterprise contracts with Group vendors
• Establish, rationalise and manage commercial relations with key/preferred vendors
• Establish and maintain the contract renewal schedule and ensure timely review of contract renewals with stakeholders and vendors
• Manage external commercial benchmarking of significant areas of technology expenditure
• Update processes for reporting on technology procurement and provide regular reports
• Liaise with OpCos for sharing and approval of contract terms and commitments
• Some travel within Europe necessary

Experience and Expertise

• Very good experience of software, digital, cloud infrastructure, hardware and telecoms procurement
• Multi-year experience running end-to-end technology procurement processes
• Contract placement and management
• Vendor and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in international and dynamic environments
• Good financial analysis skills and budget understanding

In order to apply for the opportunity, please do send your most recent CV to Richard Gallagher, by emailing Richard.Gallagher@projectpeople.com and your application will be considered.

Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.