Technology Procurement Manager

Job Description

About the opportunity Poundland is recruiting for a Technology Procurement Manager.You will play a pivotal role in our organisation by managing the procurement process for all IT-related products and services.Your primary responsibility will be developing and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts with suppliers, and ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of IT assets.You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, finance, and legal, to align procurement activities with business objectives and maximise organisational value.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. What youll be doing...

• Creation of an annual procurement plan based around the IT department’s budget and project plans that secures stakeholder buy-in and is geared around the business cost saving targets and wider Poundland vision
• Closely manage contract cover across Poundland’s Technology supplier to drive improvements to spend under contract, and in contract management practices.
• Lead and manage RFPs (Request for Proposals) with new and existing suppliers, aligned to the overall supplier strategy
• Act as the principal conduit for formal communications with external companies during the procurement process and participate directly in the negotiation of key contracts to obtain the best outcome possible for Poundland
• Proactively manage relationships with senior stakeholders to deliver great commercial outcomes.
• Drive the SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) programme to ensure the development of close synergistic working relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders
• Play an active role in the company’s Sustainability plan to include ethical and responsible sourcing
• Drive best practice processes and governance across all procurement, contract management, and supplier management activity across Europe
• Actively seek alternative, or innovative solutions to meet the changing demands of the business

What youll need...

• At least 5 years of experience in managing IT procurement in a fast-paced environment (Retail or FMCG)
• Ideally be working towards or be MCIPS qualified (Member of the chartered institute of procurement and supply
• Commercial negotiation and supplier management experience with a track record of delivering cost savings, service improvements, and supplier innovation
• Proven stakeholder influencing skills, able to engage & manage senior managers and present results in a structured and professional manner
• Proven track record in supplier development and commercial cost reduction
• Extensive knowledge of IT service agreements, Licensing and SAAS agreements
• Deep experience of running competitive procurement exercises (RFP’s, RFQ’s etc) coupled with a pragmatic approach that balances outcomes, and business risk with urgency and resources.
• Significant experience managing high value and strategic procurement projects

What we can offer...

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn bonus
• Company caror car allowance
• Personal private medical care cover
• Onsite coffee lounge
• Discount Card – 10% discount on most purchases in store including PEP&CO
• Family Friendly Benefits
• Loyal Service Awards
• My Staff Shop – exclusive discount portal
• Apprenticeships & Career Development
• Life Assurance Cover
• Health & Wellbeing – employee assistance programme to support you
• Holiday Allowance – 33 days, along withthe optionto purchase additional holiday (annually)
• Birthdays are important, so each year, you can take the day off as an extra day’s holiday
• Pension scheme

About us... From one store in Burton-upon-Trent in 1990 to more than 850 across the UK and the Republic of Ireland today, Poundland & Dealz has developed a reputation for offering top brands and quality own-brand products at an amazing value. We sell everything fromfood and drink to DIY, pet products to stationery, not forgetting our very own fashion brand, PEP&CO. We have recently invested £45 million in the business, opened new stores and revamped existing ones. We’re on an exciting journey, and you can be a part ofit.We’re part of a much larger group in Europe called Pepco which has 3,000 stores in 17 territories serving 50 million shoppers, and the size of our business means there are so many opportunities for you to come and join us. From our retail stores to our supportand distribution centres, everywhere you see Poundland and Dealz, you’ll find passionate and knowledgeable colleagues delivering amazing service to our customers. Once you’re part of our family, we’ll give you everything you need to be the best you can be,from training to coaching and mentoring. Our seven core values and seven leadership principles steer how we do business. They give us the building blocks to create a culture where everybody thrives, and sustainability is at the top of our agenda.