Full job descriptionWe have a fantastic opportunity available with a renowned charitable organisation to suit a commercially focused procurement professional with IT category experience. We are looking for a dynamic subject-matter expert who is able to shape strategy, drive transformation and improve value through cashable savings.
You’ll support, encourage, and nurture excellent procurement and contract management practices across your immediate team and the wider stakeholder group. Applying your procurement knowledge combined with an understanding of the needs and priorities of the organisation, you will be able to advise, train and coach the team and others to ensure and inspire a high level of performance and high standards in contract management approaches.
This is a hybrid role requiring two days a week in the office so we’re looking for applications from individuals in the Buckinghamshire and surrounding regions who are happy with twice weekly travel to a very accessible office on the outskirts of Aylesbury.
Your profile and background
*You’ll be someone who is well positioned to assist IT colleagues (and other colleagues as required) in all aspects of procurement including contract specifications, sourcing options, tendering processes and pricing strategies.
*You’ll have extensive experience managing the procurement of IT systems and services, renewals and extensions to ensure compliance with legal and internal obligations (including GDPR).
*You’ll have a detailed market and technical knowledge of IT procurement in a business environment and extensive experience of working across multiple IT disciplines, including hardware, software and telecommunications.
*You’ll have an excellent understanding of eProcurement/P2P systems together with an appreciation of project management principles and methodologies.
*You’ll have a commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Procurement Best Practice.
If this sounds like you, please get in touch today.