Procurement Strategist
3 weeks ago
Lorien is seeking an experienced Procurement Strategist to join their team in Reading/Havant.
This 6-month contract offers a competitive daily rate of £550, with a hybrid working arrangement requiring 2/3 days per week in the office.
The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing IT services in accordance with internal policies and external legislation.
As part of the Procurement and Commercial team, you will work closely with Category Managers and Business stakeholders to develop contracting and sourcing strategies.
Your key objectives will include ensuring the lowest total cost of ownership and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks.
You will also support supplier relationship and performance management activities.
To succeed in this role, you will require a broad knowledge of IT markets, business needs, and UK Procurement Legislation.
Additionally, experience with procurement systems such as Oracle ebusiness, Jaggaer Bravo, or Achilles Utility Vendor Database would be beneficial.
A target-focused individual with excellent communication and numeracy skills is required to bring about change and negotiate effectively.
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