IT Procurement Specialist

We are the UK's largest ports operator with a network of twenty-one ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It is a story we are proud of, but it does not end there. We are transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

We have recently appointed a new Group Head of Procurement who has an exciting business plan in place. Due to this we are looking to recruit an IT Procurement Specialist on a fixed Term Contract for 12 months, based in the UK, willing to travel 25%.

Are you enthusiastic about cost effective and efficient sourcing and procurement of materials and services? Do you thrive on delivering excellent commercial value to businesses? Are you able to lead a team as well as continue to improve business requirements? Do you want to make a difference and delivery significant value to the business? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Accountabilities:

Develop and implement best practice category management across IT procurement.

Ensure cost-effective and efficient sourcing and procurement of IT materials and services.

Exploit group purchasing power and employ leading procurement practices.

 Work closely with IT to monitor, manage, and forecast IT capacity and spend.

 Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.

 Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to achieve the best terms and conditions.

Monitor and report on procurement performance and savings achieved.

Monitor and drive improvement of IT compliance with core vendor management processes, such as timely renewals, Purchase Orders, Goods Receipting

Essential:

Must be at MCIPS, proven experience in IT procurement and licensing, particularly, SAP, Microsoft, and working with Value Added Resellers. Strong understanding of IT products, services, and market trends.

 Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Highly commercial, analytical, and innovative in their thinking. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build great relationships both internally and externally. Outcome focused, results driven and able to prioritise quickly in a fast moving, entrepreneurial environment. Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills and supplier relationship management. Experience of delivering Category strategy to implementation. Proven commercial acumen by being able to evaluate how category strategy will impact profitability.

Additional Information:

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days leave. A wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.