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Role: Product & Lifecycle Management Senior Consultant
Location: National - Any SCC office location (SCC operate hybrid working, which comprises of a mix of office and home working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Package: Competitive base salary plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid-for volunteering days a year
Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Monday – Friday
Interview Process: 2-stage process
Why SCC?
- An inclusive workplace
- Excellent package: solid basic and company benefits
- Hybrid working & core hours in line with role requirements
- Career development and life-long learning opportunities
- Opportunity to join Europe's largest privately-owned IT Company
Role purpose:
The Portfolio & Lifecycle Management (PLM) Consultant plays a critical role indelivering strategic and operational procurement solutions to clients acrossvarious sectors at SCC. Reporting directly to the Head of Portfolio & LifecycleManagement, this role requires deep market knowledge, procurement expertiseand stakeholder management skills. The role supports SCC clients in achievingcost optimisation, driving value creation and building robust procurementpolicies and best practices. Acting as a trusted advisor, the PLM Consultant willlead PLM initiatives in line with the company’s strategic goals, drive innovation,mentor junior team members, contribute to the development and continuousimprovement of PLM at SCC and deliver exceptional value to both internal andexternal customers.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide expert guidance on sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and procurement processes to meet client requirements.
- Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in procurement.
- Offer recommendations on product selection, consolidation, and the most effective procurement methods to support client goals.
- Negotiate complex contracts on behalf of customers, ensuring favourable commercial terms and mitigating potential risks.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure high-quality service and favourable terms.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders, providing expert advice and ensuring alignment with their goals and priorities.
- Adopt a consultative approach to procurement, driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing procurement best practices.
- Analyse and refine procurement processes and workflows to enhance efficiency, compliance, and transparency.
- Identify and mitigate procurement risks to ensure continuity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conduct detailed spend analysis and produce insightful reports to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Meet service level agreements by delivering timely and accurate procurement information and support to stakeholders.
- Produce detailed reports on savings, cost avoidance, and value derived, ensuring accurate tracking and transparency.
- Deliver clear and impactful presentations, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs), to demonstrate procurement outcomes and performance.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of the PLM product stack, ensuring alignment with market demands.
- Drive R&D efforts to innovate and enhance existing technologies.
- Support the development of team members by providing training, mentoring, and sharing best practices to build procurement capabilities.
- Collaborate with sales teams to provide procurement insights, develop proposals, and contribute to the design of tailored solutions that meet client requirements.
Skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Management or a related discipline.
- Proven track record in procurement or supply chain management, with a strong focus on delivering value and driving cost optimisation.
- Strong technical expertise across procurement and software outsourcing.
- Advanced knowledge of software contracts and capable of managing contractual risks.
- Skilled in managing change while maintaining a customer-centric approach.
- Proficiency in analysing sales data to drive strategic decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer first approach to delivering outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging and clearly communicating with customers, teams across the Software UK Division and the wider SCC business.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical abilities.