Ford & Stanley Recruitment
IT Procurement Manager
Are you looking to progress your career in Procurement, working in a small specialist procurement team where you can take ownership and lead sector procurement activities?
Situation
Ford & Stanley are currently parented with one of London’s busiest Train Operating Companies. Due to increasing demands internally, the Procurement team are looking to hire an IT Procurement Manager to take ownership of all IT Procurement and manage the timely delivery of procurement activities within their department. The Procurement Team are tasked with implementing updated internal processes across the whole business and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to educate and ensure the Procurement Processes are streamlined.
Opportunity
You will be joining a growing team who have got ambitious plans to reshape the future of Procurement Operations. You will be given autonomy to take ownership of your own area of procurement and develop relationships internally to ensure your name is a recognised throughout the company for all Procurement activities for your field. With a vision to streamline the process and make it more automated, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the vision comes to fruition.
Role and Responsibilities
- You will be a vital part within the supply chain, and be responsible for managing key deliveries of all IT procurement.
- Ensure procurement activity is efficiently sequenced by maintaining a forward workplan.
- Identify and manage key risks relating to your team and advise the Head of Department.
- Run tenders, evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience within a Procurement based role.
- Experience with Procurement of IT systems, software and equipment
- PCR Experience and background in Public Sector or Utilities
- CIPS Qualification or qualified by experience
Location
- Central London – Near London Bridge
- Hybrid Working (onsite 1-2 times per week)
What’s in it for you?
Train operating Companies offer some of the most competitive and attractive benefits packages available. These include:
- Salary – £40,000 – £50,000
- Final Salary Pension Scheme
- Free Rail Trial on company train network
- Up to 75% Discount on all Nationwide networks
- 33 days of Annual Leave including bank holidays
- Paid Professional Membership
- Access to an online benefits portal, a one-stop shop for a variety of rewards and benefits.
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness.
Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Alternate Job Titles
Buyer, Procurement Manager, Senior Buyer, Procurement Consultant, Procurement Officer