IT Procurement Lead (Hybrid) – Strategic Sourcing & Contracts

Benefact group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Gloucester is seeking a Group Procurement Adviser specializing in IT to manage sourcing and procurement activities. This role involves contract management, supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. They offer competitive salary, hybrid work, and various employee benefits including employer pension contributions and an annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution

Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare

Annual personal grant to a charity of your choice

Volunteering day per year support

Employee Assistance Programme

Full study support to gain professional qualifications

Access to virtual GP

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Proven ability to identify risks to the group and in-depth knowledge of the due diligence process to mitigate these.
• Confident in managing stakeholders at all levels and providing appropriate challenge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier selection and monitoring, and ensure contract accuracy and completeness.
• Lead tender processes, coordinate supplier responses, and manage contract drafting and due diligence.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and track savings through contract management plans.
• Assess contract risks and ensure adherence to regulatory reporting.
• Guide contract relationship managers and manage the Procure to Pay (P2P) process.

Skills

IT Procurement experience

Effective negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of regulations for critical contracts

Job description

A leading financial services organization in Gloucester is seeking a Group Procurement Adviser specializing in IT to manage sourcing and procurement activities. This role involves contract management, supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. They offer competitive salary, hybrid work, and various employee benefits including employer pension contributions and an annual bonus scheme.