Global Procurement Manager – IT

Global Procurement Manager – ITBeaumont Select Ltd

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and implementing the global procurement strategy for IT and generating a reduction in the total cost of ownership. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to help define the business needs for IT services. You will design the procurement and lead global and regional tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Actively lead the strategic sourcing activities to achieve cost reductions while maintaining or improving service quality or vendor service levels.
• Identify, evaluate & select suppliers, negotiate and close framework agreements of Global & EU region services.
• Maintain and develop in-depth knowledge of suppliers, markets & trends.
• Perform best-in-class negotiations with a variety of suppliers within relevant categories.
• Establish and manage global/regional relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor the performances of vendors and their compliance with their commitments.
• Address & solve operational issues with suppliers.
• Provide guidance and guidelines to the regional/local procurement personnel.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience in procurement within IT categories.
• Experience in negotiating framework agreements in the relevant fields.
• Experience in working in an international environment and leading cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrable track record of success in managing complex, cross-functional activities and developing/executing key procurement processes.
• Excellent command of English is required. Additional languages of German, French, Spanish or Dutch are desirable.
• Strong negotiation skills and result-driven personality.
• Excellent interpersonal, business acumen, communication and supplier relations skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in a matrix management style organization.
• Strategic thinker and pragmatic worker.

In return, our client offers a competitive remuneration package, 50/50 home and office working, outlined career development and aspirations from the start. This excellent opportunity to shape an innovative and dynamic global procurement function.Average Salary: £55,000