Interim Purchasing Manager - Concept : Job Details

Job Title: Interim Purchasing ManagerLocation: Birmingham - HybridWorking Hours: Full-time, 08:30 - 17:00 (37.5 hours per week)Reporting To: Chief Financial OfficerTravel: Occasional (office/vendors/partners)Day Rate: £300 - £350 per day via UmbrellaAbout the Role:Are you an experienced procurement professional passionate about leading transformative strategies? Concept -IT are delighted to be working with a growing technology business as they look to recruit an Interim Purchasing Manager to take charge of developing, implementing, and optimising procurement practices to align with the organisation's ambitious goals.You'll lead a dynamic procurement team, drive cost efficiency, and oversee supplier relationships, all while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape procurement strategies across IT sub-categories, including software licensing, hardware, and cloud services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support business objectives.
• Lead and mentor the procurement team to achieve exceptional performance.
• Manage procurement budgets, track expenditures, and report cost savings.
• Optimise the organisation's software license cost base and manage compliance for tools like Microsoft Azure, VMware, and more.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast and plan supply requirements.
• Negotiate contracts to secure the best pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Drive procurement transformation and deliver innovative, progressive commercial outcomes.

About You:

• Proven experience in IT procurement, including software, licensing, and cloud services.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier management skills.
• MCIPS qualification preferred.
• Demonstrable success in procurement transformation in an IT or professional services environment.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills and a client-focused approach.