Harvey Nash is now inviting candidates to apply for the role of IT Procurement Manager role, this is a six-month contract.

• Inside of IR35 – Umbrella
• Daily rate of £550 - £600 a day
• Hybrid working between home and our clients base in the Reading area.
• Strong experience required of IT contract knowledge, specifically SaaS and negotiation with Tier 1 technology partners (Microsoft, Oracle, Citrix, HP etc)
• Strong Stakeholder management

You’ll be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT Services, Software and SaaS (Cloud) in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including UK Procurement Legislation.

• Experience of dealing with Tier 1 technology partners will be essential.
• Work with Category Managers as well as the Business in the development of both standard and complex contracting and sourcing strategies.
• Ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery.
• Support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities.
• Working with the wider Procurement and Commercial team, you’ll continually drive efficiencies in sourcing and the overall process.
• Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial.

Please apply today for consideration.