Commodity Procurement Manager

Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end IT & Technology sourcing across all categories, including Hardware, Software, Licensing, Digital, Cloud / Hosting, IT Consultancy, Professional & Managed Services, Outsourcing and TelecomsCo-develop and deploy global commodity strategies in collaboration with the Commodity Procurement Director (CPD) and Chief Information Officer (CIO), ensuring alignment with business objectivesDrive demand optimisation and strategic sourcing decisions using market intelligence, emerging technologies and supply insights to mitigate risk and maximise valueOwn the full supplier and category management lifecycle, including supplier selection, performance management, budgeting, negotiations, process improvements and resolution of critical supplier issuesLead complex commercial negotiations, including engagement with monopolistic or highly dominant suppliers, where limited alternative options existEssential ExperienceProven experience owning or leading IT Procurement a...