Retail Tech Procurement Manager (hardware,software,services)

Great opportunity for someone with experience in the procurement of RETAIL TECHNOLOGY . This is a fast-moving role in which you will be managing existing supplier relationships and also managing new relationships , a bidding process and measuring supplier performance on a daily basis . This is all within the retail tech space and you will have the opportunity for genuine career advancement as well as managing very dynamic work processes. Apply here Retail Technology Procurement Manager (hardware, software and services)

Title: Retail Technology Procurement Manager (hardware, software and services)

Languages: English (Languages are a huge asset )

Salary : Total comp £60,000-£62,000 ( incl a bonus)

Location: 2 days in the office. 3 days wfh

Travel involved: Yes.

Sector: Procurement

THE COMPANY

Hospitality business. The company is going through a massive digital transformation process at the moment, and this will drive even more cost savings and efficiencies. The company is future-proofing its businesses alongside expanding fast and now looking for a talented IT procurement Manager with relevant experience of working in the retail, hospitality, food or a related sector

THE ROLE

It’s a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a fast changing, fast paced organisation and to use your knowledge and expertise to “hit the road running” and really make your mark.

This is a key role and you will be working alongside the Head of Retail Technology to develop and steer procurement strategies right across the EU. You will manage an annual budget as well as new and existing supplier relationships across France, Germany etc, find new suppliers and head up negotiations

Duties

• Liaise with current 3rd Party IT partners
• Lead new supplier engagements with technical support on the RFI/RFP/RFQ bidding processes
• Monitor ROI and savings
• Involvement in meeting suppliers and suggesting service improvements
• Leading quarterly supplier reviews with clear targets and KPIs
• Standardised service delivery and data across partners
• Collate performance data and MI reporting
• Continuous monitoring of wider market trends

Requirements

• Graduate, or graduate calibre (IT preferred)
• IT Category Management expertise (CIPS qualification desirable)
• Procurement background
• Retail technology knowledge