Procurement Specialist Manager
Hybrid working - Manchester city centre office
CR3
Want to change the world? A career that makes a difference
We’re not a bank that follows the crowd. Instead, we like to stand out for all the right reasons. Our bank is built on co-operative values that stand strong today. A lot has happened in 150 years, we don’t just help people with their money, but help people fight for justice and the causes they care about. Our unique customer-led Ethical Policy, has made us a natural leader in environmental and social issues today, and we’re market leaders in ESG as rated by leading ESG ratings agency Sustainalytics*.
There has never been a more pressing time for our Bank to focus our efforts on causes that matter to our customers and colleagues. Why not see where you can make a change, and join the UK’s original ethical bank to continue our ambitions to lead the industry on environmental and social issues in 2024 and beyond.
As part of our hybrid working, you will be required to work from our Manchester city centre office once per week.
Our Procurement Specialist
If you are a Procurement professional thinking about your next step into a fast paced, strategic role this position may be for you our Procurement specialist Manager may be the role for you.
We are looking for a tenacious and collaborative IT or Cyber Procurement Specialist to support the development and delivery of our category strategies, drive the procurement of IT software and services in a cost effective and efficient manner across our bank. This role will involve building solid relationships, stakeholder management and thinking on your feet to deliver on multiple fast paced projects.
You will need an understanding of how software negations and IT systems work and a solid background in IT tech software procurement. This role will give you the opportunity for great exposure across our business at a senior level and the ability to play a key role in category transformation and procurement management.
What will this role involve?
* Provide support, advice and guidance to business users, and lead on areas such as market analysis, supplier development, tender processes, data analysis and negotiation to ensure savings are delivered within a best practice framework.
* Lead on related category negotiations with suppliers to ensure savings are achieved, and value for money and efficiencies are secured for the business.
* Devise, collect and analyse spend and market data in support of procurement strategies including collaborative working and shared services.
* Produce and manage sourcing activities (RFx) for key areas of spend within the category
* Manage significant and complex supplier contracts in line with policies and procedures to drive both value and compliance for the Bank
What will you need?
* Excellent category management skills and experience in IT, Technology, Cyber, Telecomms, Software sourcing a broad range of goods and services in relevant category area.
* Track Record in understanding and negotiation of IT, Software and Service Contracts
* Experience of working within a heavily regulated environment (does not have to be banking)
* Evidence of developing and implementing category strategies either in a leading or supporting role
* Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
* Management of end to end RFP processes, contract award and supplier management
* Ability to thrive in a fast paced, ambiguous environment
* MCIPS or working towards would be ideal, but would consider business experience
Our Bank is committed to continuing to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment where all colleagues can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds and lifestyles who can work with us in maintaining a culture of belonging, where people are valued and respected.
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