Assistant Manager, Tech Services

About the Role

• Independently leads sourcing activity for low- to medium-value sourcing activities.
• Supports the deployment of the supplier relationship management programme.
• Assists the Category Lead and Category Managers in delivering a best-in-class procurement service.
• Resolves quality issues within the supplier base.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently leads sourcing and negotiation for low- to medium-spend agreements.
• Contributes to the development of sourcing strategies.
• Manages commercial relationships with non-strategic suppliers, ensuring high service and quality levels.
• Engages with key stakeholders across the business and functions like Legal, Finance, and HR to progress queries and obtain information.
• Provides assistance across the end-to-end sourcing process, advising on policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Assists with dispute resolution.
• Challenges processes and procedures to identify and implement improvements.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of procurement process and policy developments.
• Stays informed on procurement systems and tools.
• Ensures the accuracy of procurement data.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Degree level education.
• Procurement or supply operations qualification (e.g., MCIPS or IACCM) is desirable.
• Experience in a similar industry.

Qualifications

• Some relevant experience in buying and/or procurement.