Director of Technology and Procurement

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time
Job Description

The Director of Technology and Procurement will be responsible for leading our sourcing efforts and developing global strategies for contract management across various categories. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in software and technology procurement, combined with strategic thinking and leadership skills.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for technology and software procurement
  • Manage contracts and relationships with suppliers across multiple spend categories
  • Liaise with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop solutions
  • Analyze market trends and make recommendations for improvement
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  1. A degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  2. Commodity and procurement knowledge with a focus on technology and software
  3. Proven track record of success in implementation and contract management
  4. Experience working in a financial services or regulatory environment is beneficial
  5. Able to demonstrate C-Suite stakeholder engagement skills
  6. End-to-end procurement life cycle experience including strategy development, sourcing, negotiation, and relationship management
  7. Software tech sourcing experience is essential

The estimated salary for this role is £125,000 per annum, based on experience.



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