It Procurement Manager - £70K (Bristol)

Role: IT Procurement ManagerSalary: Up to £70K + Excellent BenefitsLocation: Bristol (1 - 2 days p/w on site)Are you an IT Procurement Manager - with experience of category management, as well as delivery of complex IT sourcing projects across Cloud, DevOps, Cyber, Software and Testing?
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in the development of a Greenfield Procurement function, alongside a newly appointed Head of Procurement, for a PE backed Wealth & Investment Management firm.Role: Key to your success in this role will be the ability to develop key stakeholder relationships with the IT community, positioning Procurement as a "value-add" business partner.
Ultimately, you will be tasked with driving commercial value across a broad range of business critical IT & Technology Procurement projects - supporting the organisation's digital journey.
You will need to:Be commercially astute, financially literate and legally competent to negotiate contractsHave strong influencing skills and leadership, with the gravitas to negotiate credibly with suppliers and engage with the CIO and the executive management teamBe results driven with a track record of achievement while adaptable in the face of adversityFamiliar with operating in a regulatory environment Experience:IT Procurement & Category Management experienceSolid understanding of procurement processes and principles, commercial and legal constructs, and financial models.Skills to influence and drive effective change in a fast paced environmentSelf-motivation, tenacity, and a focus on deliveryGravitas, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levelsIdeally Degree and MCIPS qualified.