Overview

Position Title: Information Technology Procurement Manager

Company: Poundland & Dealz

Location: Walsall, UK

Job Description

We are recruiting a Technology Procurement Manager to join the Procurement Team based at our Customer Support Centre in Walsall. The role has a flexible working location, allowing you to work from home and in the office.

Responsibilities:

  • To lead on the end-to-end procurement and vendor management for the IT department
  • To lead and manage RFPs (Request for Proposals) with new and existing suppliers
  • To proactively manage relationships with senior stakeholders to deliver outstanding commercial outcomes
  • To act as the principal conduit for formal communications with external companies during the procurement
  • process and participate directly in the negotiation of key contracts to obtain the best outcome possible for Poundland
  • To play an active role in the company’s Sustainability plan to include ethical and responsible sourcing.
  • Identify opportunities to generate efficiencies and improve cost
  • To work with Contract owners to assist with all commercial matters, educate and coach others to improve buying practices

Requirements:

  • Substantial time and project management skills
  • Commercial negotiation and supplier management experience with a track record delivering cost savings, service improvements, and supplier innovation
  • Excellent presentation and influencing skills
  • Proven stakeholder influencing skills and experience in supplier development and commercial cost reduction
  • At least five years of experience in managing IT procurement in a fast-paced environment (Retail or FMCG)
    Working towards, or MCIPS qualified (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply).
  • Practical knowledge of IT service agreements, Licensing and SAAS agreements

About Poundland & Dealz

From opening its first store in Burton-upon-Trent in 1990, Poundland has built a network of almost 900 stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, offering top brands and great quality own brand products, that provide customers with amazing value every day.