Procurement Manager - South-West London - Contract

Procurement Manager - South-West London - Contract

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager with knowledge of the Telecommunications sector to join our clients team in South West London.

Key Purpose of the Role

• Manage IT & Technology Group procurement initiatives and contracts
• Work closely with the Head of Procurement and liaise with 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

If this role sounds interesting to you, please apply today or send your CV directly to Eva.Graf@projectpeople.com

Procurement Manager - South-West London - Contract

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