IT Procurement Manager Job Description: Sage Procurement’s purpose is “to create value across a sustainable supply chain” and our ambition is to be trusted and valued business partners. The team is accountable for strategic sourcing for spend across IT & Product, Marketing and Corporate categories. The IT Procurement Manager is accountable for supporting the delivery of specific, IT spend sub-categories across the Sage Group, which may include finance platforms, data platforms and other technology applications. What's in it for you: Working as part of a global procurement team, you will have the opportunity to build connections with industry experts and manage a diverse supply base. You will collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to create and deliver impactful strategies. This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of strategic sourcing, contributing to innovative and sustainable procurement practices that enhance Sage's efforts. This role is hybrid with 3 days a week in our Newcastle office. #LI-CR1 Key Responsibilities: - Contribute to the development and delivery of category strategies by assessing and understanding internal requirements and supply markets to identify potential suppliers that can meet long term business needs. - Complete opportunity assessments to identify incremental value add to the category strategies and sourcing activities. - Support the deployment of the agreed sourcing approach, including developing and leading RFPs within assigned sub-categories. - Complete supplier bid evaluations and analysis. - Complete effective supplier evaluation and selection processes. - Work with the Sage Legal team to negotiate commercially robust contracts which protect Sage’s interests and create value. - Implement appropriate supplier performance and relationship management to ensure improved and sustained supplier performance. - Ensure contracts are awarded in accordance with all relevant procedures and policies including Procurement Lifecycle Policy, Delegation of Authority, Delegation of Signing Authority. - Support the inclusion if relevant of Sage’s sustainable procurement measures into category strategies. Your benefits • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage • Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year • On-going training and professional development • Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation • Flexible work patterns and hybrid working Function: Procurement Country: United Kingdom Office Location: Newcastle Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It’s why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.