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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation within the IT or Telecoms sectors. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and incorporate sustainability into procurement decisions while managing supply risk effectively.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationStakeholder InfluenceAnalytical Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
ProcurementCategory ManagementTender DeliveryCommercial ManagementSourcing Strategies
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationProactive ApproachContinuous Improvement
Certifications & Qualifications
CIPSRICS
Industry Keywords
Public Sector Procurement ActITTelecoms
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead strategic category plans and sourcing activity across IT
- Deliver value and ensure customers’ money is spent wisely
- Manage supply risk
- Incorporate sustainability into commercial decisions
- Manage suppliers, contracts and commercial outcomes
- Deliver tenders, negotiations and sourcing strategies
- Influence stakeholders and challenge constructively
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience from procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management or commercial management within IT or Telecoms
- Experience managing suppliers, contracts and commercial outcomes
- Experience delivering tenders, negotiations or sourcing strategies
- Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge constructively
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Proactive approach and passion for continuous improvement
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of the Public Sector Procurement Act (PA23) is desirable, but not essential
- Professional membership such as CIPS or RICS is desirable, but not essential
Benefits
Comp & perks- 28 days holiday, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Annual bonus of up to £2,250
- Pension scheme, with a 15% company contribution when you contribute 7.5%
- Family-friendly policies, including paid maternity and adoption leave
- Sharesave scheme
- Training and development through our Academy
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Two paid volunteering days each year