IT Supplier Manager/Procurement Manager

Setting up from scratch the firm's IT procurement and supplier management processes, procedures and activities for a renowned high-profile, global professional services firm, with an impressive status as one of the top firms in their sector.

A newly created position reporting to the CTO with a genuine opportunity to own and shape the position and create the road map.

Once you're embedded controls, processes and management techniques within IT, there is an appetite to utilise the framework for other business areas such as Finance, Marketing, HR, Professional Support and Business Services.

Responsibilities

• Own the procurement process for the IT department
• Refine and streamline the supplier engagement and on-boarding process
• Create a renewal roadmap
• Work with supplier relationship owners' to provide support and guidance in on-going supplier management
• Liaise with the Risk, Compliance, IT Security and Finance teams to ensure new suppliers are thoroughly checked before onboarding takes place
• Own and drive the RFI and RFP process including creating templates
• Carry out regular pricing reviews and leverage procurement services
• Contribute to the annual budgeting process
• Review proposals and Statements of Work to ensure they meet the expectations of the firm

Experience/Skills Required

• An established career focused on IT procurement, supplier and contract management
• Experience of setting up a procurement framework from scratch
• Experience negotiating and co-terming complex contracts (ideally SaaS/Cloud focused)
• Experience in managing procurement in a multinational or multisite organisation
• Experience working closely with very senior business/non-technical stakeholders - (Partners and CXO and Board Level)
• Exceptional communication skills

Education / Qualification

• A relevant degree - Computer Science, Accounting or other relevant discipline or 10 Years IT Purchasing experience.