Role Title: Procurement Analyst (IT)
Department: Procurement
Location: London
Permanent
Department Overview:
The Procurement function at BlueCrest is centralised within the London office but this role is Global in nature. The successful candidate will need to support the delivery of the Firm’s requirements across, London, New York, Singapore, Jersey, Geneva, Dubai and several smaller office locations. The role will require an individual with a commercial and enquiring nature to understand the varied and sometimes complex requirements across all BlueCrest departments, and demonstrate a track record of delivering best in class procurement solutions whilst, containing cost within a complex global technology focused environment.
The individual will be key to the ongoing successful delivery of the Procurement function at BlueCrest, and specifically managing the complex needs associated to a fast-moving procurement department. It is essential that the candidate demonstrates the ability to take accountability for their category, work as a team member, build successful relationships and support the various departments and their needs.
Role Requirements:
- Delivering in accordance with the Global Procurement Strategy and Category Strategies for IT.
- Responsible for the end-to-end procurement within your respective category, with support from senior team members.
- Accountable for driving commercial value and exercising best practice in accordance with a high performing organisation.
- Maintaining the Contract Database and carrying out regular reviews of all category contracts.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and develop relationships both internally and externally to drive value-add engagements.
- Commercially astute and able to lead negotiations across categories (HR, Legal, Facilities). Day to day administrative and operational duties within category remit utilising the Company’s ERP system.
- Liaise with Stakeholder to ensure purchasing requirements are understood and comply with internal governance and procurement policies.
- Lead commercial negotiations and facilitate contractual negotiations, for both new requirements as well as contract renewals. This will require the candidate to work/partner closely with the following internal stakeholders in the delivery of their tasks: Finance, Account Payable, Tax, Legal and Compliance.
- Manage and ensure all required due diligence checks are carried out on all new suppliers to BlueCrest.
- The provision of necessary quarterly reports as required from the business.
- Value-add stakeholder and vendor management.
- Supporting line manager to deliver continued strategic solutions for the Global Procurement team
Experience Needed:
- Experience of IT procurement, ideally within Financial Services or Technology organisations.
- Experience of managing IT VARs.
- Experience executing IT renewals and leading RFx processes.
- Ideally operating at a Buyer/Senior-Buyer level.
- Experience of managing end–to-end procurement ordering solutions/systems
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast moving environment.
- Ability to deliver successful negotiations results and contract tendering
- Strong commercial awareness
- The CIPS qualification (Desirable)
BlueCrest is committed to providing an inclusive environment for its workforce. As an employer, we provide equal opportunities to all people regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation or nationality.
