Procurement Manager, Professional Services, Information Technology

Procurement Manager, Information Technology, SaaS, SLAs, Central London Procurement Manager required to work for an exciting Professional Services business based in Central London. This is a hybrid role where you will spend 50% of your time in the Central London offices. Ideally you will have a Professional Services background and you will have solid vendor lifecycle management skills, along with proven leadership skills. Read on for more details… Experience required: * Significant experience in Category management across a range of categories – with some understanding of IT & Technology procurement and vendors e.g. SaaS. * An excellent understanding of procurement processes and contractual elements such as SLAs. * Good understanding of contractual, commercial and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products, services and solutions. * Very good knowledge of contract management and negotiation. * Good understanding of the vendor life cycle (sourcing, procurement, vendor management), and how internal roles interact and operate throughout the duration of vendor engagements * Exceptional leadership skills and presence with the ability to develop and present and/or communicate the Procurement vision and goals, acting as a source of knowledge and guidance * Excellent analytical, strategic conceptual thinking, strategic planning and execution skills * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Excellent stakeholder management skills * Demonstrated ability to drive improvements and take charge of initiatives This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details