IT Procurement & VM Specialist

IT Procurement & Vendor Management SpecialistFinancial Services FirmPermanent, Up to £60,000 p/aMinimum 3 days in London Office / 2 days WFH Your new company A leading international platform that facilitates trading, serving as a cornerstone for global price discovery and risk management. With a history spanning over a century, it plays a pivotal role in connecting producers, consumers, and financial institutions. Your new role As an IT Procurement & Vendor Management Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient management of the IT supply chain vendors. You will be working with their Clearing, Corporate & Post Trade team, as well as their Info Sec and Data teams to effectively balance cost, quality and risk. Your main aim for this role will be to work with the IT, Finance and Legal managers, taking responsibility for their vendor management, sourcing and procurement of IT products and services. Lastly, you will work alongside the Head of IT Procurement & Vendor Management to help develop the capability of the procurement team, as well as the commercial awareness of the IT function. What you'll need to succeed We are looking forward to speaking with professionals that can confidently engage and manage stakeholder/supplier meetings effectively. You will need proficiency across all IT subcategories, as well as a competency within contractural agreements and reviews (an understanding of Contracts Law will prove to be beneficial). You will be required to support the development of the Procurement strategy plans for strategic sourcing & category management.

• Confident and articulate
• Experience managing senior stakeholder meetings
• Proficiency in e2e IT Procurement
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

What you'll get in return You will receive a competitive salary of up to £60,000. P/a and will typically be required in the office 3 times a week. The flat structure of the organisation allows you to have exposure to senior leaders in the business, enabling further and quicker development. Due to the current small procurement team, you will be able to make an impact on the trajectory of the function, as well as further your development through a multi-hatted role. Working in a fast-paced environment will provide you with greater opportunities for personal development. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please contact me directly via email ,Or call me.PleaseOnly apply if you have checked the boxes above to a high degree.

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