IT Manager - Digital Toolkit Development

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About the role

This newly created role of 'IT Manager - Wholesale Platform' will be responsible for supporting and delivering effective, secure and efficient systems across the Trading and Operations teams.

The role would suit an experienced and dynamic senior manager who can help lead the digital transformation of our existing supplier/product landscape and collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and internal IT teams to ensure successful project delivery within defined timelines and budgets.

This role can be based in either Eccles or Wellingborough.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end life cycle of projects ranging in complexity and criticality
• Supporting the digital transformation of our existing ERP (SAP) landscape, including system implementation, upgrades, and process optimisation
• Driving change management efforts by championing the benefits of digital transformation, promoting user adoption, and addressing any resistance or challenges
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define business requirements, developing a forward-looking roadmap, and ensuring successful execution
• Enabling the Stop/Simplify/Automate methodology to streamline business processes and drive operational efficiency
• Fostering a culture of opportunity and growth, focusing on supporting and developing direct reports and promoting collaboration

You will need

• Experience in delivering supplier-facing toolkits or similar external-facing digital platforms
• Experience working on digital transformation projects
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP (preferred)/Oracle/Dynamics
• A proven track record in managing complex digital transformation initiatives
• To possess a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify system gaps, propose solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong business process design skills and the ability to translate into technical solutions.

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package