An opportunity for an IT Procurement specialist with a depth of IT Managed Services and SaaS contract experience to undertake a key role in a significant and complex IT managed service development programme. You will support the business to manage post contract supplier management and deliver first-class Procurement services.

Lead the programme from a Procurement perspective in supporting the development of a Procurement and Third Party Management policy framework, ensuring the documentation is reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis.
Support the development of training materials, workshops and training sessions across the business.
Partner with stakeholders to define a collaborative approach to sourcing and ongoing third party management for assigned business areas.
Lead the delivery of end-to-end Procurement activity for assigned business areas, including sourcing approach, pre-qualification, tender, negotiation, preparation of contract, due diligence, onboarding, renewals and offboarding.
Work collaboratively with Legal in the drafting of commercial contracts.
Contribute to the delivery of cost reductions, efficiencies and value opportunities through delivery of Procurement and third party management activities.
Work with the business to develop and maintain an external network of Procurement and Third Party Management contacts to develop category expertise and drive market insight.Skills and Experience:

Extensive IT Services and SaaS Procurement Programme experience
Experience in the development programmes for IT services
Skilled in Supplier Relationship Management
Commercially astute and knowledgeable in negotiating and drafting of complex supplier contracts.
Strong influencing and relationship building skills, with a proven ability to build constructive working relationships with suppliers, negotiating to deliver results.
A collaborative approach to stakeholder management at all levels.
Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical subject matter into clear, concise and impactful information.
Accountability and responsibility to take the lead in IT Procurement programme development
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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role