IT Strategic Procurement Specialist

3 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom SSE Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Strategic Procurement Specialist to join our team in the UK or Ireland.

As a key member of our Procurement and Commercial team, you will be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT Software, Cloud, Services, and Hardware in accordance with internal policies and procedures as well as external legislation.

You will support Category Managers and Procurement and Commercial Managers in day-to-day tactical procurement activities and help develop contracting and sourcing strategies.

The successful candidate will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery.

You will also support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities.

Responsibilities
  • Support Category Managers and Procurement and Commercial Managers in tactical procurement activities.
  • Develop contracting and sourcing strategies.
  • Ensure the lowest total cost of ownership and robust contractual provisions.
  • Support supplier relationship and performance management activities.

Requirements

  • Broad knowledge of IT markets, including Software, Services, Cloud, and Hardware.
  • Proficient in Procurement-related systems such as Oracle, Jaggaer, and Achilles Utility Vendor Database.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
  • Analytical and numeracy skills with ability to review contracts and identify commercial risk.


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