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In the role of IT Procurement Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for the sourcing of IS services for Premier Inn & Restaurants and Whitbread Group requirements in the UK and Germany. This is an exciting time get involved, working closely with IT Leadership Team following a recent global technology transformation. You will be involved in strategic planning, negotiation and coordination to ensure that Whitbread has strong contracts in place. Plus deliver the relevant strategic projects working together with key business functions including hotel & restaurants, commercial, data, cooperate, infrastructure and Germany.
Job Responsibility:
Procurement Strategy -Development, implementation & maintenance of optimal sourcing strategies for all keys spend areas across the portfolio
Manage the entire contract life cycle from initial negotiation to contract execution and renewal
Conduct market analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and contribute to delivering long-term value and savings
Tender & Negotiation- Tender management, negotiation, and implementation of supplier agreements
Supplier Management- Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, helping to build strong relationships and supporting wider team with supplier performance and review meetings
Ensure thirst party risk management and compliance with procurement policies, including supplier diversity and governance frameworks
Requirements:
3 years IS procurement experience
Experience of Managing and delivering relevant new contracts and contract renewals
Experience of delivering strategic IT delivery projects
Understanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, perpetual, subscription, and cloud-based agreements
Experienced with Information Security, Digital and Commercial Products contract negotiation
Demonstrated success in cost optimisation, value realisation, and spend analysis across IT categories
What we offer:
Bonus: up to 20%
Pension: Up to 10% Matched
Private Healthcare: You and your family
Discount: Up to 65% off Hotel stays and 25% off our restaurants