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Manage procurement activities in the IT department.Develop and implement procurement strategies to deliver cost savings.Negotiate contracts with IT vendors to ensure best price and quality.Work closely with stakeholders to understand their procurement needs.Ensure procurement policies and procedures are adhered to.Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers.Manage supplier relationships to ensure seamless delivery of IT services.Provide procurement advice and guidance to the IT team.A successful Technology Procurement Business Partner should have:Experience in procurement in the IT sector.Strong negotiation skills.Excellent understanding of procurement processes and policies.Good knowledge of the insurance industry.Proven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies.Strong stakeholder management skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Building and maintaining great relationships with clients, helping them run a slick finance operation and answering their queries day-to-dayKeeping the client's accounts up-to-date, so they always know how their business is performing and can make decisionsProcessing management journals, such as prepayments, depreciation and accrued/deferred incomeRunning monthly reports and preparing Management AccountsCompleting and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and monthly management reports is essentialUsing your VAT knowledge to advise and prepare VAT returns, ensure deadlines are metUsing software such as Xero and Dext, as well as packages such as Google sheetsA successful Outsourcing Manager should have:People Management experience - A love for supporting and training peopleBe process-driven, ensuring all processes are followed and documentedA high level of technical bookkeeping expertiseGood hands-on knowledge of Xero plus an understanding of other Xero apps such as DextExtensive bookkeeping/accounting experience, either in an accountancy practice or in industryAn AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification is desirable but not essentialA passion for connecting with clients, and an ability to build trust and rapport quicklyA positive, collaborative, team working approachGreat organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a changing workload