Talent Drive
Location
Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
IT Procurement Category Manager – Sussex– Utilities Brand
£50,000 – £55,000 + bonus – 25 days holiday – private healthcare – matched pension scheme
Overview:
An expanding Utilities organisation in Hampshire is going through an exciting Procurement Transformation and as part of that, is looking to grow its Procurement function by hiring a new IT Procurement Category Manager. This role will see you take category ownership for all IT Hardware and Software contracts as well as being involved in other Technology spend areas.
This role will report directly into an experienced Senior Procurement Manager and they are very open to industry sector this individual comes from, its more about someone that has experience in IT Procurement and a passion for sustainability!
What the role involves:
Managing a multi-million-pound portfolio of spend across IT Services.
Contract values will range from £100k up to multi-million-pound contracts with key suppliers for the business.
Shaping and executing a range of sourcing strategies across IT and Technology and collaborating with key internal stakeholders in the business.Have the chance to interact with the wider Procurement exec team in making critical commercial decisions as part of the short, medium and long-term strategy of the business and be empowered to make these decisions.
Report to the Head of Procurement to drive change and grow the Procurements spend remit across the business.
The person we hope to find:
Good exposure to IT category management is essential for this role.
Ideally managed multiple IT Software contracts for your previous organisation.
Proven experience of managing IT stakeholders and being able to make key strategic decisions on the supplier base you are engaged with.
Degree educated or equivalent would be preferable but not essential.
Be able to identify and implement negotiation strategies through a multi-function team.
If you are an IT Procurement Manager looking for a new challenge and are interested in working for an organisation that view Procurement as an integral part of its business this could well be the role for you! Apply directly or email [email protected]
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