Technology Procurement Lead

Ref: AS6329369

Preston, United Kingdom

£50,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Sourcing Specialist
• Supply Chain Efficiency
• Cost Reduction Expert

About the candidate

The candidate is particularly adept in the procurement of technology products and services within fast-paced and evolving business environments. With a solid background at a regional technology firm and a mid-size IT services company, this candidate has consistently demonstrated their ability to manage complex supply chains and leverage market data to achieve strategic procurement goals. Assertive and proactive, they possess an exemplary track record in drastically improving procurement efficiency, cost savings, and stakeholder liaison.

What makes them great?

• Achieved a 15% reduction in costs through strategic supplier negotiations and effective sourcing plans.
• Enhanced procurement efficiency by reducing process turnaround times by 20%, significantly boosting operational agility.
• Contributed to a 10% increase in on-time project completions through refined supplier management and improved cross-team collaboration.

Areas of expertise

• Procurement of outsourced services and technology projects with substantial expertise in managing supplier relations and strategic sourcing.
• Category management with a focus specifically on software procurement, skilled in process refinement and enhancing supplier performance through rigorous analysis and strategic insights.
• Supply chain analytics with a proven ability to drive data-derived decisions in large-scale logistics operations, aiding in improving efficiency and project delivery timeliness.