Head of Technology Procurement
12m DRC
Up to £850 pd.
Watford (Hybrid)
Our client, a leading consultancy are seeking an experienced procurement leader with a background in technology sourcing to lead their IT procurement team over a 12 month basis.
In this role, you will maximise the contribution of the Technology Services category to the firm. Leading and working together with the wider procurement leadership team to provide commercial, contractual and risk management expertise across the firm.
They are looking for a leader who can remain hands on and deliver at both the operational and strategic level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execution of a category plan; oversight and effective management of all sourcing & contracting activities
- Strategic management of the category including analysis, planning, target-setting and performance monitoring
- Provide management & leadership of category team resources
- Contribution to the overall strategic direction of Procurement through active participation on the Procurement Leadership Team
- Operate as a trusted business advisor to the Technology function
- Develop and deliver strategies which deliver enablement-focused sourcing and commercial advisory expertise
Experience Required:
- Broad procurement experience with a proven track-record of successfully delivering to the development & implementation of IT procurement solutions
- Proven track-record of successfully creating category strategies, leading and executing sourcing projects within the Technology category
- Experience in complex solutions and services engagements
- Experience of working in a leveraged Procurement function, supported by an outsourced provider, within a blended delivery service of both on-shore, nearshore and off-shore
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