Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our well-known Bedfordshire based client to recruit for a Software Procurement Manager. Purpose of job:To be responsible for the Procurement of SoftwareImplement Software Procurement strategiesManage relationships with key suppliers across the categoryEnsure best practice procurement across the category including the development of the category strategy Key Skills and Experience required:Broad understanding across the IS Category with a particular emphasis on Software ProcurementExperienced in a broad and diverse range of sourcing strategiesAn understanding of category management principals and having the ability to build a category strategyExcellent internal and external stakeholder management experienceStrong market analysis skillsDegree educated ..... full job details .....