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Talent Drive | B Corp™ is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Procurement Director to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing high-value, complex IT projects and developing strategic category plans to drive business growth.
The successful candidate will have deep technical category experience within Technology, covering a wide range of sub-categories. They will also have experience in re-igniting the procurement and stakeholder relationship at senior levels and working on complex projects with Tier 1 suppliers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically versed, confident, and influential procurement expert who has worked at senior levels and is looking to take their career to the next level.
Responsibilities- Manage high-value, complex, and business-critical IT projects
- Develop group-wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment across the organization
- Engage with senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in and support
- Deep technical category experience within Technology, covering a wide range of sub-categories
- Experience in re-igniting the procurement and stakeholder relationship at senior levels
- Previous experience working on complex projects with Tier 1 suppliers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- A highly strategic mindset when approaching procurement and business needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders
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