Procurement Manager

Overview

The Procurement and Commercial Services Team requires strengthened to support the significant growth opportunities near and far. The Procurement Manager will support the Head of Procurement and Commercial Services to lead, manage and develop the procurement team and the relationships with internal / external stakeholders, OEMs, and vendors.This is a great opportunity, with significant career growth potential, for an ambitious and forward thinking Procurement professional.Strong knowledge of key technology partners like Cisco, Dell, Aruba, and HP is a plus.Responsibilities

Initial engagement with sales, presales and delivery to shape deal structure for kit, support and partner-based RFP’s/BidsSet up a strategic sourcing process to ensure that all vendor evaluations follow a standard procedureImplement and Run the RFI and RFP process with the vendorsProvide standard contract templates for products and services purchases.Work with supplier legal to negotiate contractsDeliver savings target and report validated savings weekly *Set up and implement Contract and Vendor Management (CVM) processComplete 12 CVM reviews per quarter *Develop and leverage close relationships with CAM''s and key suppliers and partners *Exploit OEM and Supplier discount programmes to optimise savingManage the international buyer teamQualifications

Essential Qualifications/Experience:+5 years’ experience in an IT reseller, OEM or distribution environmentExtensive Supplier relationship management experienceResponding and supporting customer Bid, RFI and RFP processesCommercial/contract negotiationInfluence decision-makerBuilding strong and effective business partnerships (internally and externally)Focus on complex single/multiple commercial projects with varying degrees of value and will require experience in managing engagement from initiation to delivery.Effective engagement with Executive and Senior managementExcellent communication and presentation skillsExperience of Microsoft applications Excel/Word/Power PointCan do / will do attitudeBenefits:25 days holiday (increasing with length of service)Private medical coverPrivate dental coverAccess to Benefits Discount ..... full job details .....