2 months ago
Junior Procurement Manager (IT)
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TL;DR
Junior Procurement Manager (IT): Managing procurement activities for IT and technology categories with an accent on SaaS sourcing, vendor relationship management, and commercial optimization. Focus on executing RFQ/RFP processes, analyzing spend data, and negotiating software licensing models to drive value.
Location: Must be based in London (Hybrid)
Company
A fintech company providing a cloud-native digital platform to revolutionize retirement savings and financial wellbeing globally.
What you will do
- Manage procurement activities for IT categories including hardware, software, and SaaS.
- Support the Senior Sourcing Manager in building and maintaining internal stakeholder relationships.
- Perform vendor and spend data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Lead or support the RFQ/RFP process for IT and technology requests.
- Optimize commercial and licensing models based on business requirements.
- Negotiate and renegotiate contracts with vendors to drive commercial benefits.
Requirements
- Must be based in or able to work from London
- At least 2 years of experience in IT category management or procurement.
- Understanding of software licensing, IT networks, infrastructure, and equipment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and multitask effectively.
- Process-driven mindset with a collaborative approach.
Nice to have
- Experience using Omnea as a procurement tool.
Culture & Benefits
- 25 days of holiday per year, increasing with service.
- £500 annual training budget for professional development.
- Extensive private healthcare including dental and eyecare.
- Enhanced sick leave and maternity/paternity pay.
- Fully-paid five-week sabbatical after five years of service.
- In-office wellbeing perks like massages and barbers.
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