General Manager - Commercial & Asset Manager
Oldbury, England, gb
Job Description
Purpose of Position
To provide commercial support to the IT department pertaining to IT capital and contract spend, performing all commercial aspects of capital and contract management
To produce and manage the IT financial plan in relation to capital and contract spend, including internal recharging, financial asset management and strategic financial planning
To proactively identify opportunities for cost savings, working with relevant IT managers and supplier/product owners to deliver such savings ▫ To be the conduit between IT and Finance for all matters commercial and contractual.
To produce and manage the IT financial plan in relation to capital and contract spend, including internal recharging, financial asset management and strategic financial planning
To proactively identify opportunities for cost savings, working with relevant IT managers and supplier/product owners to deliver such savings ▫ To be the conduit between IT and Finance for all matters commercial and contractual.
Key Tasks/Areas of Responsibility
To produce and manage the IT department financial plan, specifically in relation to capital, depreciation and contracts, covering annual planning, year end closure and 5 year planning
Provide assistance and support to IT Managers on financial matters relating to capital and contract spend ensuring best commercial deal is achieved
To proactively work with IT Managers and supplier owners in driving down cost
To provide input to effective IT asset management specifically around the fixed asset register and including compliance with software licensing
To perform commercial and financial Supplier management ensuring best value for money
To ensure end to end management and administration of capital and contract spend, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, performing contract re-negotiation and ensuring appropriate administration of contract orders and payments
Involvement in, along with the Finance Dept, analysis, creation and presentation of project scopes and financial/commercial justifications where capital and/or contract spend is required
Supporting all purchasing requirements, particularly bulk purchasing and liaison with the company purchasing manager where relevant
To take on responsibility for specific projects as directed by the Head of Service Delivery
Involved with the Finance Dept in managing the internal recharge of IT services to business
Involved in financial aspects of licence (software and usage/right to use) management
Qualifications
Skills and Competencies
Experience: Significant experience in a senior / managerial procurement role, preferably within logistics or transportation.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and procurement processes.
Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and senior management.
Influencing and persuasion: Ability to influence key decision-makers and gain buy-in for procurement strategies and initiatives.
Problem solving and decision-making: Strong analytical and problem solving skills to address complex challenges and make informed decisions.
Additional Information
About our Benefits
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…