IT Procurement Manager
Overview
Responsible for managing all procurement activities for IT hardware across the Group CIO function, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing to support business operations, projects, and new store openings.
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or Information Technology
- 5+ years’ experience in IT procurement or supply chain roles
- Experience procuring IT hardware in large or multi-site environments
- Retail or multi-site experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement of IT hardware, including end-user devices, store equipment, network hardware, and peripherals
- Plan and coordinate hardware procurement to support operational needs, projects, and new store rollouts
- Ensure timely availability of hardware in line with delivery schedules and demand forecasts
- Work closely with IT vendors, suppliers, and procurement partners to source hardware at optimal cost and quality
- Support contract negotiations, renewals, and supplier performance management for hardware vendors
- Maintain approved supplier lists and ensure adherence to procurement frameworks
- Manage hardware procurement budgets, forecasts, and spend tracking
- Ensure purchase orders, approvals, and invoicing comply with financial and procurement policies
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, standardisation, and volume discounts
- Ensure hardware procurement complies with Dis-Chem procurement policies, security standards, and audit requirements
- Align procurement activities with IT asset management and lifecycle processes
- Support audits and reporting related to IT hardware procurement
- Improve hardware procurement processes, standards, and planning practices
- Drive standardisation of hardware specifications to improve efficiency and reduce cost
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