Overview

Position Title: Information Technology Procurement Manager

Company: Poundland & Dealz

Location: Luton, 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 proactively manage relationships with senior stakeholders to deliver outstanding commercial outcomes
  • To work with Contract owners to assist with all commercial matters, educate and coach others to improve buying practices
  • To lead and manage RFPs (Request for Proposals) with new and existing suppliers
  • To play an active role in the company’s Sustainability plan to include ethical and responsible sourcing.
  • 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
  • Identify opportunities to generate efficiencies and improve cost

Requirements:

  • Working towards, or MCIPS qualified (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply).
  • Substantial time and project management skills
  • 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)
  • Commercial negotiation and supplier management experience with a track record delivering cost savings, service improvements, and supplier innovation
  • 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.