IT Strategic Procurement Specialist - Reading, United Kingdom - Steria Recruitment

Steria Recruitment
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Reading, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Intelligent Resource Recruitment is working in partnership with a major Client in the UK. We are currently recruiting for
IT Strategic Procurement Specialistto be
Havant/Readingbased out


Job Title=IT Strategic Procurement Specialist

Location = Havant/Reading

Duration= 6 Months Contract initially

IR35 Status:
Inside

  • IT procurement experience
  • Proficient in IT contract knowledge, specifically SaaS
  • Stakeholder management

Responsibilities:


  • You'll be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT Services, Software and SaaS (Cloud) in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including UK Procurement Legislation where applicable. You'll work with Category Managersas well as the Business in the development of both standard and complex contracting and sourcing strategies.
  • You will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery.
  • You will also support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities. Working with the wider Procurement and Commercial team, you'll continually drive efficiencies in sourcing and the overall process.

Your Skills and Experience

  • You will have a broad knowledge of IT markets, business needs and UK Procurement Legislation, able to put this into overall context. You'll have a good understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with a strong ability to draft IT contractswith special terms and ensure SSE has the protection it needs in it contracts for the long term.
  • Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer Bravo and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial. Additionally, you will work closely with Stakeholders to understand their requirements, manageexpectations, and influence people outside your sphere of responsibility. Also, you'll understand the supply chain and how to manage it.
  • A targetfocused and resultdriven individual, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment. Your selfconfidence and independence will enable you to challenge the norm, think creatively, and negotiate well.
  • You'll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly developed drafting and writing ability.
Intelligent Resource Recruitment is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organization.

Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation.
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