Procurement Specialist
Posted 1 day ago by LanceSoft UK
Negotiable
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London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: As the Procurement Lead, you will be responsible for driving strategic sourcing initiatives within the Mobility Division, focusing on IT indirect spend across various categories such as Professional Services, Hardware, and Software. This role emphasizes technology sourcing and aims to enhance supplier partnerships and cost optimization while supporting digital transformation efforts. Your extensive procurement experience will be crucial in leading negotiations with global technology vendors. A strong understanding of software licensing and digital procurement tools is essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shape and execute strategic sourcing initiatives for the Mobility Division's IT indirect spend portfolio.
- Oversee a broad range of categories with a strong emphasis on technology sourcing.
- Deliver value through strategic supplier partnerships and cost optimization.
- Support digital transformation efforts within the organization.
- Lead sourcing and negotiations with global technology vendors.
- Utilize e-Sourcing platforms and digital procurement tools effectively.
- Manage risk, compliance, and supplier governance frameworks.
Key Skills:
- Master’s Degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required.
- 8+ years of progressive procurement experience.
- Significant expertise in technology sourcing and supplier management.
- Proven success in leading sourcing and negotiations with global technology vendors.
- Advanced proficiency with e-Sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba).
- Strong understanding of software licensing, cloud consumption, and technology contracting.
- Experience in risk management, compliance, and supplier governance frameworks.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Procurement Lead
Location: London
Duration: 6 months+ extendable
Job Description Overview: As Procurement Lead, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing strategic sourcing initiatives supporting our Mobility Division with their IT indirect spend portfolio, including Professional Services, Hardware, Software, Cloud and more. While you will oversee a broad range of categories, this role places a strong emphasis on technology sourcing delivering value through strategic supplier partnerships, cost optimization, and supporting digital transformation.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree preferred; bachelor’s degree required. 8+ years of progressive procurement experience, with significant expertise in technology sourcing and supplier management. Proven success leading sourcing and negotiations with global technology vendors (AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, etc.), as well as other indirect categories. Advanced proficiency with e-Sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba) and digital procurement tools. Strong understanding of software licensing, cloud consumption, and technology contracting. Experience in risk management, compliance, and supplier governance frameworks.