IT Procurement Specialist
RSK Group
IT Procurement Specialist
Salary Not Specified
RSK Group, Helsby, Cheshire West and Chester
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 29 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 1d100bddd25c4c6a95fb20963c71a781
Full Job Description
- Lead the sourcing lifecycle in collaboration with technical and subject matter experts. This includes extensive requirements gathering across RSK business units, tendering, issuing Invitations to Tender (ITT)/Request for Quotation (RFQ), completing reconciliation and recommendation reports, awarding contracts, and managing the performance of those contracts.
- Conduct commercial negotiations and manage supplier relationships to achieve cost savings, service improvements, sustainability goals, supplier innovation, and collaboration. You will be comfortable generating performance metrics, in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of our agreements.
- Develop and produce monthly information reporting pack for senior leadership team review.
- Develop and maintain commercial relationships with both new and existing suppliers to ensure contracts are competitively priced, legally sound, and adhere to risk and governance standards. This involves negotiating contract terms to secure the best overall position for RSK, focusing on value for money, discounts, flexibility, and alignment with our IT strategy. Additionally, identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and legislative risks such as Data Security and GDPR, and evaluate the supplier lifecycle from initiation to negotiating satisfactory exit procedures. Ensure all negotiation outcomes are agreed upon with the IT Director and Group Head of Procurement, and that service level expectations with suppliers are established, monitored, and exceeded.
- Lead vendor audits with support from subject matter experts to understand supplier capabilities and ensure compliance with RSK's policies and procedures prior to awarding purchase orders.
- Support the business development and tendering teams with preparing bid submissions.
MCIPS or willing to work towards. - Practical, in-depth knowledge of IT service agreements, licensing agreements and hardware sustainable procurement.
- Construction software experience (Bentley, Autodesk/CAD, ESRI, GINT)
- In-depth and proven knowledge of IT Category Management approaches.
- Demonstrable track record of delivering bottom-line benefits.
- Some project management experience desirable.
- Experience implementing sustainable/green procurement initiatives in the IT/Digital category would be desirable.
RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management. - Competitive salary
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
- Regular training and career development
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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The Vacancy
This is an exciting new role within RSK and will require a hands on, proactive approach to the procurement of IT licensing and software globally.
You will develop and execute strategic IT procurement category plans aligned with the Group Growth Strategy, the Group Procurement Strategy, the Group Sustainability Strategy and our various digital roadmaps.
The role is full time (40 hrs pw) and will be hybrid which you will be required to travel to the Group Head Office in Helsby, Cheshire at least once a week.,