Hybrid IT Procurement Manager

at AtkinsRéalis

• Job title: IT Procurement Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Procurement Manager overseeing IT Security Applications and Networks contracting strategies for a world-class engineering services company. Developing and implementing procurement strategies while managing suppliers for effective outcomes.

Responsibilities

• The Procurement Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining the contracting and commercial arrangements for IT Security Applications and Networks (WAN) of small, medium and large values.
• Performing the full range of procurement and contracting activities, including pre-qualification, tender management, negotiation and preparation of contracts, providing procurement advice will be important too.
• Managing a range of suppliers, building procurement strategies for each category, identifying cost reduction and efficiency opportunities and overseeing the process for measuring supplier performance.
• Establishing strategic procurement plans for defined projects and IT contracts, obtaining the buy-in of key stakeholders and delivery of these on time and to budget.
• Establishment and maintenance of the appropriate purchasing and supply chain controls to deliver the business objectives, including identification and measurement of procurement related KPIs.
• Implementation of the supplier management tools and processes in their defined category areas, collaboration with the relevant cross-functional stakeholders to measure and drive supplier related improvement.
• Identification and delivery of cost reduction opportunities using the full range of procurement tools and processes, including e-procurement where appropriate.
• Lead supplier negotiations with support from cross functional partners as appropriate to secure the most favourable outcome for AtkinsRéalis whilst taking account of the long-term strategy.
• Support and lead where appropriate, in drafting supplier agreements using the appropriate contract templates and utilizing the business experts as needed.
• Understand, implement and comply with the AtkinsRéalis policies and ensure the same within the supplier base and implement corrective actions when appropriate.
• Collaboration with internal/ external customers to meet current needs and explore opportunities for mutual benefit and other potential innovation.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external customers that provides a stable foundation for future business opportunities.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in negotiating, developing and implementing effective procurement and contract strategies.
• Strong knowledge of the relevant IT Supplier Market and an understanding of the global challenges.
• Awareness of the contractual requirements in an environment where safety and security are of paramount importance.
• Ability to communicate strategies and concepts simply and effectively.
• Influence and persuade stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of Procurement activities with broad based experience in operational, commercial and financial activities across a range of businesses.
• Experience working as a Category Manager or similar role in IT.
• Bachelor’s degree/CIPS qualification preferred or equivalent.
• Experience working in a multi-national business would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
• Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
• Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
• Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.