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Senior IT Procurement Manager Milton Keynes Hybrid working meaning two days in the office and three from home Permanent Full Time 35 hours a week Salary £60, 000pa - £70,000pa Join Our Team as Senior IT Procurement Manager We are excited to invite applications for the role of Senior IT Procurement Manager at the ICAEW. In this key position, you will provide strategic procurement expertise to the organisation building stakeholder and supplier relationships working closely with IT to ensure governance, drive commercial value and deliver the IT procurement strategy. This role offers a rare opportunity to support and develop the new Centralised Procurement Function and make a positive impact within ICAEW. Overall Purpose of this role of Senior IT Procurement Manager In this key position, you will provide strategic procurement expertise to the organisation building stakeholder and supplier relationships working closely with IT to ensure governance, drive commercial value and deliver the IT procurement strategy. The Senior IT procurement Manager will be responsible for sourcing and supplier management activities for commercial contracts relating to IT. We are looking for someone who is commercially astute with advanced negotiation skills and experienced in contracting models and agreements. This role will ensure that the ICAEW suppliers deliver quality and value aligning to our own values and commitments to our members. The Senior IT procurement Manager will have the opportunity to impact best practice procurement, provide expertise and contribute to the success of ICAEW. Working closely with stakeholders, suppliers, and governance teams, this position will support all areas of the business where there is an IT element to their procurement requirement. The role will standardise procurements across the business, drive continuous improvements, ensure our strategic suppliers are monitored and managed in accordance with the contract and ICAEW Strategy. Senior IT Procurement Manager Responsibilities include: Provide strategic IT category expertiseReview and identify opportunities in the IT spend to develop and maintain the category planManage IT tenders from strategic planning to contract completionIdentify and manage key suppliers mitigating risks, understand market trends and monitor supplier performanceSupport contract owners to ensure contracted SLAs and KPIs are metKnow the suppliers, the services they provide and their product development strategySpecific duties will vary from time to time in line with the business needs Senior IT Procurement Manager Candidate Profile Advanced IT and Digital Procurement S2P experienceExperienced with commercial IT and Digital contract negotiationProficient in complex contracts with a good understanding of the S2P lifecycleStrong technical background in supplier management experienceExcellent organisational, analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsStrong communication abilities to engage stakeholders and suppliers at all levelsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft OfficeDemonstrated success in cost optimisation, value realisation, and spend analysis across IT categoriesUnderstanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, perpetual, subscription, and cloud-based agreementsFamiliar with information security, GDPR, and regulatory compliance as it applies to third party IT services For the full role profile please click the document attached. Please click on the link below the advert to apply to this Senior IT Procurement Manager at the ICAEW. Why work at ICAEW as Senior IT Procurement Manager? We want you to enjoy your work and flourish in your role. Our working environment is friendly and supportive, and we encourage everyone to understand personal differences and treat each other with respect. We are a diverse organisation, employing skilled and motivated people from all backgrounds and helping them to reach their full potential, through training and development. Sustainability is important to us, and we work hard to reduce our carbon footprint, whether that's in our buildings through lighting and heating, or encouraging staff to recycle and reduce paper consumption. Our employee benefits include: A substantial suite of training and developmentFlexible working arrangementsA generous benefits package which includes gym discounts, pension plan, season ticket travel loans and health and dental plans We are a disability confident employer.

Senior IT Procurement Manager Milton Keynes Hybrid working meaning two days in the office and three from home Permanent Full Time 35 hours a week Salary £60, 000pa - £70,000pa Join Our Team as Senior IT Procurement Manager We are excited to invite applications for the role of Senior IT Procurement Manager at the ICAEW. In this key position, you will provide strategic procurement expertise to the organisation building stakeholder and supplier relationships working closely with IT to ensure governance, drive commercial value and deliver the IT procurement strategy. This role offers a rare opportunity to support and develop the new Centralised Procurement Function and make a positive impact within ICAEW. Overall Purpose of this role of Senior IT Procurement Manager In this key position, you will provide strategic procurement expertise to the organisation building stakeholder and supplier relationships working closely with IT to ensure governance, drive commercial value and deliver the IT procurement strategy. The Senior IT procurement Manager will be responsible for sourcing and supplier management activities for commercial contracts relating to IT. We are looking for someone who is commercially astute with advanced negotiation skills and experienced in contracting models and agreements. This role will ensure that the ICAEW suppliers deliver quality and value aligning to our own values and commitments to our members. The Senior IT procurement Manager will have the opportunity to impact best practice procurement, provide expertise and contribute to the success of ICAEW. Working closely with stakeholders, suppliers, and governance teams, this position will support all areas of the business where there is an IT element to their procurement requirement. The role will standardise procurements across the business, drive continuous improvements, ensure our strategic suppliers are monitored and managed in accordance with the contract and ICAEW Strategy. . Senior IT Procurement Manager Responsibilities include: Provide strategic IT category expertiseReview and identify opportunities in the IT spend to develop and maintain the category planManage IT tenders from strategic planning to contract completionIdentify and manage key suppliers mitigating risks, understand market trends and monitor supplier performanceSupport contract owners to ensure contracted SLAs and KPIs are metKnow the suppliers, the services they provide and their product development strategySpecific duties will vary from time to time in line with the business needs Senior IT Procurement Manager Candidate Profile Advanced IT and Digital Procurement S2P experienceExperienced with commercial IT and Digital contract negotiationProficient in complex contracts with a good understanding of the S2P lifecycleStrong technical background in supplier management experienceExcellent organisational, analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsStrong communication abilities to engage stakeholders and suppliers at all levelsAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft OfficeDemonstrated success in cost optimisation, value realisation, and spend analysis across IT categoriesUnderstanding of software licensing models, including SaaS, perpetual, subscription, and cloud-based agreementsFamiliar with information security, GDPR, and regulatory compliance as it applies to third party IT services Why work at ICAEW as Senior IT Procurement Manager? We want you to enjoy your work and flourish in your role. Our working environment is friendly and supportive, and we encourage everyone to understand personal differences and treat each other with respect. We are a diverse organisation, employing skilled and motivated people from all backgrounds and helping them to reach their full potential, through training and development. Sustainability is important to us, and we work hard to reduce our carbon footprint, whether that's in our buildings through lighting and heating, or encouraging staff to recycle and reduce paper consumption. Our employee benefits include: A substantial suite of training and developmentFlexible working arrangementsA generous benefits package which includes gym discounts, pension plan, season ticket travel loans and health and dental plans We are a disability confident employer. Should you wish to apply to this Senior IT Procurement Manager, please use the link which directs you to the ICAEW jobs page below only. You must use a laptop or PC only. You will receive an email post application telling you so.

Product Manager - Automotive Aftermarket Salary: from £45k (DOE) + private healthcare + enhanced pension + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + product discounts Ideal for candidates based in: Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Aylesbury, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Watford, High Wycombe, Oxford, Hitchin, Brackley, Buckingham, Northampton Join one of the UK's leading automotive aftermarket parts distributors - a trusted brand with a strong reputation and a growing footprint. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Product Manager to shape product strategy, drive innovation, and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Us? Be part of a respected market leader with a fantastic brandEnjoy a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your input mattersReceive a competitive salary and benefits packageWork with a passionate team and contribute to a growing business What You'll Be Doing Gather and prioritise product and customer requirementsDefine product vision and align cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, marketing, support)Ensure revenue targets and customer satisfaction goals are achievedAnalyse market trends and customer feedback to identify innovation opportunitiesDevelop strategies to improve product performance and grow market shareConduct product and market research, competitor analysis, and roadmap planningTranslate product strategy into detailed development requirementsCollaborate with engineering, production, marketing, and sales on product development and releaseBalance resources to support successful product delivery across departmentsUse market data to shape sales strategies and marketing objectivesEvaluate new product ideas and create go-to-market plans What You'll Bring Proven experience in Product Management, within the automotive aftermarket, advantageous is exposure to engine related productsStrong understanding of product lifecycle and technical product validationExcellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skillsConfident working cross-functionally with purchasing, technical, and commercial teamsProficiency in Microsoft Office, especially ExcelA proactive mindset and a passion for solving product challenges Apply in Confidence To apply for the position of Product Manager - Automotive Parts, please forward your CV to Kayleigh Bradley, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Kayleigh on . Job ref - 4294KB - Product Manager - Automotive Aftermarket Glen Callum Associates is a trusted international recruitment agency specialising in the automotive aftermarket and allied sectors, connecting top talent with leading employers worldwide.