IT Procurement Business Partner
We are looking for an IT Procurement Specialist, or Procurement and Contract Management Business Partner ICT, as you will be known internally.
What is in it for you?
- Influence business decisions and the way SRA manages existing and new IT contracts
- Exposure to key stakeholders, working on some exciting projects which will transform how the SRA IT function operates
- Opportunity to make your mark by identifying and driving cost savings
The role
In this role, you will be leading on the procurement of and management of IT contracts, which can be of a complex and technical nature. You will be accomplished in procurement with an appreciation and enthusiasm for IT. This is a matrix role, reporting into Procurement, and working in close association with IT.
Having worked in a similar role previously, you will bring strong commercial awareness and skills to manage and develop third party supplier relationships. You will be an expert in all aspects of procurement, inclusive of the development of the procurement strategy, and associated outputs such as tender documents, scoring matrices and risk profiles. You will track and review the contractual relationships in your area to ensure deliverables are being met.
The ability to build partnerships, as well as credibility and respect is vital in this role. You will work closely with senior managers and key customers to assess requirements and provide expert advice in line with best practice.
Your key priorities in this role will be gaining full visibility of IT contracts, entering into substantial negotiations with some key suppliers to gain better value, and driving a proactive approach to contract management and renewals.
This role provides an excellent platform to showcase your expertise and make a lasting impact.
What we are looking for
- Experience of managing end to end procurement projects for IT
- Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex and technical contracts
- Skillful in research, planning and analysis of suppliers
- Commercial awareness with ability to drive better value from suppliers
- Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
Please review the attached Role Profile for more details on the responsibilities and requirements of the role.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter. Please ensure that your CV and covering letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience requirements of the role. Or if you would like to find out more about the role, organisation or culture, please email recruitment@sra.org.uk to arrange a call in confidence.
Closing date for applications is 2 February. Interviews will take place week of 10 February in our Birmingham office.
This is a full-time role, working 35 hours a week. However, we may be able to consider flexible working on case by case basis. If you would like to discuss further about this before or after making your application, please get in touch with us.
Further information
We offer a comprehensive flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment in a great city centre location, and the opportunity to develop your career in a well-recognised, dynamic and professional organisation. There are a broad range of opportunities for training and skills progression to further your career.
Essential
Strong experience of leading the procurement of and management of ICT contracts including those of a complex, technical nature
Strong commercial management skills
Extensive experience in research, planning and analysing suppliers for strategic and tactical purchases
Proven experience of managing and developing 3rd party supplier relationships, ensuring commercial risk and analysis profiles are fully understood
Proven experience of interpreting contracts (with legal support where required)
Ability to analyse and interpret complex issues and present them in a clear and concise written form
Experience of working with suppliers to continually improve services
Articulate with good communications skills, capable of dealing at a business level with senior managers, key customers and key suppliers
Experience of reviewing contracts to break down deliverables and obligations and to enable a recommendation on areas where savings can be made, or services delivered more efficiently
Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply or Studying towards
Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
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Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff.
Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.
We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a member of ENEI, a disability confident employer and we are happy to talk flexible working.
This opportunity is closed to applicants.