Procurement Specialist Manager
Remote working with travel to Manchester city centre head office to meet stakeholders, suppliers, wider Procurement team
Permanent
Are you an IT Procurement professional or Senior Buyer? Why not join the UK’s original ethical Bank as an IT Procurement Specialist Manager. If you are thinking about your next step into a fast paced, strategic role this position may be for you.
We are looking for a tenacious and collaborative IT, Software or Cyber Procurement Specialist to support the development and delivery of our category strategies, drive the procurement of IT software and services in a cost effective and efficient manner across our bank. This role will involve building solid relationships, stakeholder management and thinking on your feet to deliver on multiple fast paced projects.
You will need an understanding of how software negations and IT systems work and a solid background in IT tech software procurement. This role will give you the opportunity for great exposure across our business at a senior level and the ability to play a key role in category transformation and procurement management.
What will this role involve?
Provide support, advice and guidance to business users, and lead on areas such as market analysis, supplier development, tender processes, data analysis and negotiation to ensure savings are delivered within a best practice framework.
Lead on related category negotiations with suppliers to ensure savings are achieved, and value for money and efficiencies are secured for the business.
Devise, collect and analyse spend and market data in support of procurement strategies including collaborative working and shared services.
Produce and manage sourcing activities (RFx) for key areas of spend within the category
Manage significant and complex supplier contracts in line with policies and procedures to drive both value and compliance for the Bank
What will you need?
Excellent category management skills and experience in IT, Technology, Cyber, Telecomms, Software sourcing a broad range of goods and services in relevant category area.
Track Record in understanding and negotiation of IT, Software and Service Contracts
Experience of working within a heavily regulated environment (does not have to be banking)
Evidence of developing and implementing category strategies either in a leading or supporting role
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Management of end to end RFP processes, contract award and supplier management
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, ambiguous environment
MCIPS or working towards would be ideal, but would consider business experience
What can you expect from us?
Working for a leader who is driven by developing his team whilst working in a wider high performing procurement team
Clear routes to progression, in house training and development
Home working and flexible working opportunities
27 days holiday at start, increasing to 30 days
Variety of colleague benefits including discount scheme, competitive pension (up to 10% employer contribution) / life assurance, volunteering days, recognition scheme
Family friendly policies and supportive working environment
Colleague network groups committed to inclusion and diversity within our Bank.
We may only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK at this time.
Our Bank is committed to continuing to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment where all colleagues can fulfil their potential. If you have a disability as defined by the 2010 equality act please let us know on your application.
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As a reputable employer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all offers of employment for this role are subject to a series of background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks.
Please note we may withdraw this vacancy once sufficient applications have been reached.