Job Title: IT Procurement Lead
Job Location: UK Flexible Location (Remote)
Salary: £30,697 to £44,102 per annum based on 35 hours per week
Contract Type: 12 Months fixed term contract
Could you be responsible for developing and enhancing performance and value from our supplier relationships whilst ensuring that our strategic objectives are being met? This role also encompasses tasks such as supporting in public tenders, contract management and the procurement of IT equipment.
Could you ensure that British Red Cross spend is managed well – driving quality improvements and cost effectiveness from key suppliers?
Could you contribute in supporting other business critical functions by engaging with them to ensure their needs are being met through our key supply contracts?
What will an IT Procurement Lead's job involve?
- Actively promote the Technology IT Procurement strategy for budget, cost to serve and quality of service objectives within DDaT.
- Maintain the Supplier and Contract Management Database within our E-Procurement tool.
- Identify areas for cost savings/quality improvements and actively drive value across the budget spend working collaboratively across the directorate to support and identify opportunities.
- Pro-actively engage with key stakeholders within IT to plan renewals of existing contracts.
- Support Corporate Procurement with the procurement of IT goods and services where required.
- Ensure that the end-to-end process for those needing to purchase technology services, equipment and software or licence is a user-friendly and efficient process by proactive management of the team who do this, and collaboratively drive continual improvement in in the process.
- Pro-actively manage and mature the integration of the purchasing process into other key Technology and finance processes.
What will an IT Procurement Lead need to be successful?
- Supplier management
- A sound knowledge of contracts
- Commercial awareness and understanding of procurement processes
- A sound technical understanding of the technologies underpinning major IT systems and telephony and network provision.
- Risk management processes.
- Ability to lead as part of an IT Procurement team
- Proven skills in complex supplier management with suppliers of a high value (>£500k per annum)
- Able to improve end to end processes in a systematic way
- Building and maintaining partnerships and relationships
- Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with geographically disbursed teams
- Strong written communication skills and a confident presenter to senior stakeholders.
- A skilled negotiator, aligned to and supporting Corporate Procurement policies and procedures
The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Thursday the 5th of December 2024 with interviews to follow
Please apply early, as we’ll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the ad in advance of the published date.
In return for your dedication and expertise, you’ll get:
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.
At the British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
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