Procurement Manager- Telecoms/ Data/ Digital/ IT Products

I am recruiting for a Procurement manager for a multi-national conglomerate with offices based in London. They are committed to innovation and technology. As the Procurement Manager you will manage Data, Digital, IT and other various group Procurement initiatives and contracts. You will work closely with the Head of Procurement to ensure all commercial responsibilities related to group agreements are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities will include;

• Support the development and implementation of Data, Group IT & Technology, Digital Products procurement strategies
• Manage procurement process including supplier analysis, issue of RFP, assessment, contract placement and contract management
• Support Data, 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 Group expenditure
• Update processes for reporting on general procurement and provide regular reports

Experience we are looking for;

• Experience of general telecoms procurement and preferably Data/Digital products and agreements
• Multi-year experience running end-to-end Telco 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

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