Procurement Manager IT & Services

As Procurement Manager IT & Services, you report directly into the Procurement Director. Your 5+ years' experience in IT procurement with a clear track record in supplier selection and contract negotiations (SLA's), will help you quickly find your way around. Key words for this role are autonomy, synergy, optimization and solution-driven. You thrive best in complex organizations in which it is important to prioritize and manage expectations to stakeholders well. Being a Procurement Manager in this field becomes more challenging (and rewarding!) each year, especially with an ever growing digital footprint.

Getting excited? Then this is the right next step for you!

Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Spend categorization, analysis, and strategy development
• Supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management
• Problem solving mindset and active engagement with suppliers and vendors
• Collaborate closely with IT stakeholders and business owners to identify requirements, plan, execute, and optimize the technology lifecycle in support of the organization's strategic objectives.
• Assess digital demand, identify potential suppliers, and evaluate their commercial viability.
• Establish, implement, and maintain an operational, tactical, and strategic relationship and governance model with suppliers.
• As an expert, be a pivotal part of the team, strong networker to both internal and external stakeholders
• Continuous Improvement mindset, scanning the horizon for new trends/developments