Global Procurement Manager - Technology

Your new employer is a Fortune 500 conglomerate with a myriad of businesses across energy, telecommunications, retail and many others. This group are a brand that impact on the lives of literally billions of people in the world every day. Reporting to the Global Director of Procurement & Commercial - this role with have a primary focus on a plethora of varied technology procurement activities ranging from IOT to devices, software & hardware to networks; in effect - the latest technologies . Your new manager is a globally experienced procurement leader with a great sense of humour and a huge appetite to get things done. Adrian Clarke, Associate Director - IT Search - is managing this search & has a deeply embedded relationship with this client - so no query will be left unanswered! Because this role sits in a global procurement operation - you will need to be able to navigate ambiguity everyday - variety is everything and commercial thinking is essential You'll work to build strong procurement processes You'll drive key meetings with a vast array of stakeholders across the world You'll lead on key procurement projects & negotiations - seeing ways to lower cost, drive value and own the value chain You'll develop a deep understanding for the group - in economies of scale whilst constantly driving the buying power of collective procurement activities at a group level You're savvy, plugged in & commercial You have a breadth of experience but real open-mindedness to new thing You're not allergic to ambiguity & come with a real ability to adapt to new demands Ideally degree qualified - however technology procurement experience is far more valued! You're organised and can handle multiple project simoultaneously Further details on application. Contact : Adrian Clarke - Associate Director IT Search is the go-to technology, digital & data talent partner of global companies from Fortune 500s to small & mighty emerging leaders. #procurement #telecommunications #technology