Overview
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Responsibilities
* Lead sourcing initiatives including RFIs and RFPs to ensure market competitiveness and alignment with business goals.
* Negotiate and finalise commercial agreements; develop procurement strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
* Provide governance to ensure adherence to procurement policies; identify efficiency opportunities and promote vendor consolidation.
* Deliver savings targets, manage commercial risks, address disputes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Influence change, optimise vendor relationships, and manage complex procurement tasks while balancing timelines and priorities.
* Collaborate regularly with internal teams including Legal, Risk, and Finance to achieve strong commercial outcomes.
Qualifications
* At least two years of experience in IT procurement.
* Strong understanding of sourcing requirements in the technology space.
* High attention to detail; advanced communication and collaborative skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong time management and multitasking abilities to manage multiple sourcing events and negotiations.
* Strategic thinker, commercially astute, solutions-focused, and proactive in identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved service delivery.
* Accountability, customer-centric mindset, and commitment to compliance and safety standards; ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders from Legal, Risk, and Finance.
What's On Offer
* Opportunity to drive procurement transformation within a high-profile organisation.
* Exposure to strategic projects and cross-functional collaboration; potential to influence commercial outcomes at scale.
* Supportive and dynamic team environment with emphasis on ongoing development and continuous improvement.
* Chance to build procurement expertise in a complex IT category with measurable cost-saving impact.
Contact
Contact: Ethan Connors
Quote job ref: JN-082025-6821037
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Retail, Consumer Services, and Food and Beverage Services
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