A leading defence organisation are currently recruiting for an IT Transformation Procurement Lead on a full-time, permanent basis in Stevenage.
Role - IT Transformation Procurement Lead
Type - Permanent
Location - Stevenage, Hertfordshire - 2 days a week onsite
Salary - £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits
Key responsibilities for the IT Transformation Procurement Lead will include and will not be limited to:
Leading strategic RFI/RFP activity to identify market players and supply partners for a major transformation programme
Acting as the senior procurement lead, liaising with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop statements of work (SOWs)
Managing and developing contracts across the programme and associated support activity
Developing and helping to implement the supplier relationship management (SRM) approach to ensure delivery on time and to quality
Driving supplier performance, value creation, and managing/escalating issues as required
Building effective relationships with UK and international stakeholders, colleagues, and suppliers
Key skills and experience required for IT Transformation Procurement Lead job applicant and will not be limited to:
Strong end-to-end procurement experience, with evidence of delivering complex and strategic procurement activity.
Experience running large procurement projects/programmes in a high-profile, stakeholder-heavy environment
Confidence working in an international context and building internal/external relationships
Proven contract management capability, including developing SOWs and managing supplier delivery
Ability to drive supplier performance and deliver value through commercial and procurement levers
Ability to meet relevant security and eligibility requirements (e.g., BPSS) where applicable
To apply for this IT Transformation Procurement Lead/IT Procurement Lead/Lead Buyer candidates must pass BPSS and SC clearance requirements
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year