IT Procurement Manager

1 month ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Kingfisher Full time
Job Title: IT Procurement Manager

We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Manager to join our team at Kingfisher. As a key member of our IT Procurement team, you will be responsible for delivering procurement excellence while being responsive to customers' needs and evolving demands.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute the IT sourcing strategy to support the Kingfisher Group's IT Strategy and outlined objectives.
  • Lead end-to-end IT Procurement management, analysis, and reporting, as well as vendor management.
  • Procure across Software, Hardware, Services, and Telecoms with an in-scope spend of £40+ million.
  • Develop and implement the yearly procurement plan, ensuring alignment and consistency with the IT Sourcing strategy.
  • Ensure Group scale is leveraged for Procurements through close communication with the wider Commercial team and IT stakeholders.
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities and coordinate, plan, and execute benchmarks.
  • Analysis and monitoring of IT sourcing and commercial trends.
  • Ensure that all procurement requests are properly authorized, and the appropriate due diligence and approvals are carried out prior to contract signature.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure that demand is effectively understood, IT procurement plans are bought into, and stakeholders have the procurement information they need to support effective decision-making.
Requirements:
  • Experienced IT Procurement professional with experience in procuring software and Software as a Service.
  • Experience working in a large blue-chip environment preferred, with a track record of delivering significant benefits to make change happen through professional procurement.
  • Experience working and negotiating with international suppliers, managing a range of procurement contracts and projects from below £100k to upwards of £2mil in value.
  • Experienced in vendor management and getting the most out of current contracts.
  • Strong stakeholder management with the ability to build long-lasting relationships with internal colleagues and external suppliers.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.
  • An inclusive environment where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination.
  • Active support for experimentation and a culture that encourages new ideas.
  • A blend of working from home and our offices, located in London, Southampton, and Yeovil.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are passionate about procurement and want to be part of a dynamic team, please apply now.

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