Job Description
We’re the leader in our industry because of our people and our suppliers. Given the importance of the procurement and supply chain capability to our success, we want to take it to the next level so we’re investing in several ways: we’re growing the team, developing world class processes and finding new and better ways to use technology and data.
Role responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing Management
* Lead end-to-end global, multi-region strategic sourcing projects across IT categories (including software, hardware, services, and licensing)
* Support the development and execution of IT category strategies aligned with business objectives
* Conduct market analysis, demand assessment, spend analysis and supplier evaluation to identify sourcing opportunities
* Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation, and service improvements
Commercial Leadership
* Lead tender processes (RFx), supplier negotiations, and contract development for complex IT deals
* Provide commercial guidance to stakeholders throughout the sourcing lifecycle
* Ensure robust contractual structures, pricing models, and risk mitigation strategies
Stakeholder Engagement
* Partner closely with IT leadership and key business stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing initiatives
* Act as a trusted commercial advisor on strategic procurement decisions
* Influence senior stakeholders to drive adoption of sourcing strategies and governance
* Advise stakeholders on best practice sourcing strategies, taking in consideration the complexity of their requirements and timescales to deliver an agile approach to procurement support
Supplier & Performance Management
* Support IT stakeholders to deliver strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) where necessary, including performance tracking and governance frameworks
* Procurement Operations & Governance
* Leverage procurement technology and spend analytics to identify opportunities and inform decision-making
* Support procurement compliance, policy adherence, and P2P adoption (e.g., purchase orders, catalogues)
* Collaborate with operational procurement teams to ensure effective handoff of lower-value or transactional IT spend
Continuous Improvement & Capability Building
* Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the evolution of procurement best practices
* Support change management and adoption of category strategies
* Share knowledge and best practices to enhance overall team capability
Qualifications
Essential
* Significant experience in strategic IT sourcing and category management within a global environment
* Proven track record in leading complex sourcing projects and negotiating enterprise-level IT contracts
* Strong knowledge of IT procurement categories (e.g., software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, services)
* Expertise in strategic sourcing methodologies, RFx processes, and contract development, including working autonomously to lead competitive sourcing RFx projects and support contract drafting
* Demonstrated ability to operate in a matrixed, international organisation
* Ability to communicate with impact and influence senior stakeholders and Executive Leadership Teams (ELT)
* Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability, and financial modelling skills
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Technical & Tools
* Experience with eProcurement systems (e.g., P2P platforms, eSourcing tools, catalogues)
* Strong proficiency in spend analytics and data-driven sourcing
* Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis tools
* Familiarity with tools such as Coupa and Power BI (preferred)
* Experience in savings calculations, forecasting and recording
Preferred Experience
* Experience within a professional services, consulting, or infrastructure-led organisation
* Understanding of construction, infrastructure, or transport sectors
* Experience working across global, cross-cultural teams
* Experience in collaborating and coordinating with adjacent operational procurement teams to ensure less strategic/lower value/lower risk spend can be supported under separate ‘guided-buy’ channels, maintaining capacity in the strategic channel for the spend that matters most.
* Knowledge of Coupa and PowerBI would be an advantage
* Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills including advanced MS Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree in commercial, economics, business, or engineering
* Nationally recognized professional certification (e.g., Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or Certified Purchasing Manager or equivalent professional procurement and supply chain qualification)
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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