IT & Professional Services Procurement Manager

Our client a well known Insurance Company is currently looking to hire an IT & Professional Services Procurement / Category Manager with experience of working with a number of IT Suppliers/Vendors and various other Vendors/Suppliers.

Duration: 3 to 6 Months (6 Months)

Location: Bristol (Hybrid working 1 to 2 Days) - Potentially Flexible on Hybrid Working

Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35, via Umbrella)

Start Date: ASAP

A forward-thinking IT & Professional Services Procurement Manager who will be accountable for the delivery of procurement excellence whilst being responsive to customers' needs and evolving demands. By executing the IT RFP, RFQ sourcing strategy, you will support the the companies IT Strategy and outlined objectives.Duties:

• IT Procurement within the following categories, Software, Hardware, Services and Telecoms - Development and implementation of the yearly procurement plan ensuring alignment and consistency with the IT Sourcing strategy
• Working on Professional Services Categories
• Lead evaluation and decision process for supplier selection in accordance with the companies IT policies and procedures
• Ensure Group scale is leveraged for Procurements through close communication
• with wider Commercial team and IT stakeholders

Experience Required:

• Experienced IT & Professional Services experience required
• Experience working in a large blue-chip environment preferred - Having a track record of delivering significant benefits to make change happen through professional procurement
• Experience working and negotiating with suppliers - Managing a range of procurement contracts.
• 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
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment.
• Ideally from a Financial Services or Insurance background

Reasonable Adjustments:

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