Summary
Shape procurement strategies across a broad range of technology categories while developing your expertise in a highly collaborative international environment. This role offers the chance to take ownership of significant procurement activity while building a long-term career within the defence sector.
Where you will work
Hybrid working in Hertfordshire, with a mix of onsite and remote working. Occasional UK and international travel may be required to support stakeholder and supplier engagement. This is a permanent role.
What you will be doing
• Leading procurement activities across technology and IT related categories
• Supporting sourcing strategies for software, hardware, cyber, networks and digital services
• Managing supplier engagement, negotiations and commercial agreements
• Building relationships with stakeholders across the UK and Europe
• Contributing to category management initiatives and procurement transformation activities
• Developing expertise across a diverse and evolving technology landscape
Your profile
• Procurement, purchasing or sourcing experience within indirect spend categories
• IT procurement experience or a strong interest in developing within IT procurement
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver successful outcomes
• Experience working with suppliers, contracts and commercial negotiations
• MCIPS qualification, or a willingness to work towards it, would be beneficial
Essential requirements
• Experience within procurement, purchasing or sourcing environments
• Ability to manage and deliver complex procurement projects
• Comfortable working with internal stakeholders and suppliers across multiple locations
• Experience operating in an international or multi stakeholder environment is advantageous but relevant procurement experience is essential
What is in it for you
£45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience, with additional benefits including:
• Annual performance related bonus opportunity
• Combined employer and employee pension contributions of up to 14%
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave provisions
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
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