IT Sourcing & Contracts Manager

## IT Sourcing & Contracts Manager Apply remote type:
Hybrid Remote locations:
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR23814

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.#

** Job Description**#
** Key Responsibilities May Include:
*** Develop and execute category strategies aligned with regional and global procurement priorities, leveraging market analysis to optimize supplier selection and performance.
* Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
* Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within assigned categories to meet annual savings targets and drive value for the business.
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs and ensure early involvement in the sourcing process.
* Monitor supplier performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and address gaps to improve quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
* Ensure procurement activities adhere to governance, ethical sourcing practices, and sustainability objectives while supporting audit and compliance requirements.
* Provide regular reporting and analytics on procurement performance, including spend analysis, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics.
* Collaborate with global category managers and cross-functional teams to leverage scale, align strategies, and drive procurement initiatives effectively.

Global I&T Procurement is committed to deliver a significant contribution towards Brambles strategic goals, enabling the markets to win through Procurement’s best in class category strategies, sourcing execution and selected supply base, to support operating margin improvement and competitive advantage. I&T Procurement categories tend to be complex with varying stakeholder needs, significant external spend and key relationships at all levels of the organization.

As Global IT Procurement Specialist, you will be part of a team and play a pivotal role in executing end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities for enterprise technology and business platforms on a global scale. This role ensures commercial excellence, risk mitigation, and compliance while enabling cost optimization and innovation across critical IT categories. The position partners closely with Technology Services (focused on Global Functions & Business Platforms), Legal, Finance, HR and other group functions and business stakeholders to deliver strategic sourcing outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.
** WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
*** We are seeking an experienced procurement specialist with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, ideally in outsourcing or subcontractor management at a global level.
* You should have experience in leading negotiations and managing contracts effectively.
* The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to own and drive cost-savings opportunities within assigned vendor portfolio and implement strategic engagements that deliver operational improvements.
* Experience of tail spend management, rationalisation and optimisation would be an advantage including experience working with resellers.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will collaborate across multiple…