IT Sourcing Manager

Job Description : IT SOURCING MANAGER SYDNEY AUSTRALIA This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage multiple programmes from tendering to contract award and ongoing relationship management. Lead and manage multiple procurement programmes Part of a comprehensive end-to-end Procurement function Opportunity for strategic supplier relationship management As an IT Sourcing Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the procurement strategies of our client's organisation. Your excellent understanding of market dynamics will enable you to develop effective sourcing strategies that align with the company's objectives. You will lead multiple programmes from tendering to contract award while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. Your commitment to continuous improvement will drive your efforts in optimising resource allocation and planning. Your role will also involve ensuring compliance with financial requirements, managing budgets within guidelines, and meeting service levels Proactively collaborate with internal business customers to understand medium to long term business requirements Develop procurement category and sourcing strategy options by analysing markets Build market intelligence and implement best practice supply base management practices Manage multiple programmes from tendering to contract award and ongoing relationship management Ensure compliance with relevant financial requirements, developing, implementing and operating budgets for management activities Support the development, implementation and maintenance of Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and Relationship Management Program (SRM) Liaise directly with business units to research, assess and prioritise stakeholder medium to long term requirements The ideal candidate for the IT Sourcing Manager position brings a wealth of experience in leading procurement category strategies and supplier relationship management activities. Your exceptional analytical skills are complemented by your deep understanding of market research methodologies. You have proven your ability to influence stakeholders at all levels through your strong negotiation skills. Your knowledge of contemporary procurement systems such as SAP, ELLIPSE, COUPA, ARIBA is essential for this role. Additionally, your understanding of legal framework policies related to procurement will be invaluable. qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or similar discipline Extensive experience (15+ years) in leading procurement category strategies and supplier relationship management activities Excellent analytical skills coupled with an understanding of market research Strong influencing and negotiation skills Knowledge and experience with contemporary procurement and contract management systems In-depth understanding of the principles and application of the Legal Framework policy

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