IT Procurement Manager

Purchasing Professionals ,
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £45,000 per annum

Overview

IT Procurement Manager Role based in Peterborough £42,000 per annum Generous Holiday , Pension, On site sports facilities, Flexi-time, Free parking onsite , Career progression Opportunities, Annual salary review. A market leading organisation based in Peterborough, are now looking for IT Purchasing Manager in a varied and exciting new role. This impressive outfit are offering free parking, bonus, rising holiday and a chance to work in an open and creative environment. This is a highly influential role where the successful candidate will be driving forward key procurement initiatives within the organisation. Key Duties will include: · Provide advice on the development of contractual arrangements and competitive procedures and ensuring this are aligned with UK and EU Procurement Legislation · Implement the procurement strategy and ensuring this meets business objectives · Liaising with of stakeholders including customers, contractors and consultants, · Identifying significant opportunities to reduce costs, reduce operational and commercial risks and increase value via the collection and interpretation of detailed and complex information · Negotiate with and influence suppliers to achieve improved service and quality · Take an active role in leading development of innovative procurement strategies against defined commodity areas assigned. · Work with both suppliers and operational areas of the business to explore and investigate opportunities where costs can be reduced, quality improved and processes simplified · Ensure that contracts within your area of responsibility deliver full life value for money · Ensure procurement activity delivers against procurement strategy and assigned portfolio · Provide advice and guidance relating to procurement regulations to the wider organisation. · Audit of requisitions for Departments as assigned to ensure appropriate procedures, regulations and legislation has been followed The following procurement skills are required:- • Strong negotiation and communication skills • The ability to learn and progress on fast within a company • CIPS qualification This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89750476