Procurement Category Manager - IT
TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC
Location
Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
Job description
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Procurement Category Manager - IT
Apply locations Salford Quays, Manchester time type Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R0011066
Due to department growth, we are looking for experienced Category/ Procurement Managers with a background in IT Procurement, and ideally, with a Telco background. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Procurement and senior stakeholders and directly influence customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsibility for a category of spend and developing a strategy to support the overall business initiatives that provides a platform for continuous cost reduction and improved supplier performance.
- Ensure the commercial and contractual relationships and frameworks are created and adhered to.
- Focus the sourcing activities on the areas of most value to the business in terms of spend, risk and service provision.
- Own and implement an agreed purchasing strategy, developing, extending and changing it as necessary.
- Manage Stakeholder relations to influence spend synergies.
- Make recommendations for new initiatives and concepts.
- Manage the commercial aspects of the relationship within the category with suppliers and define the supplier KPIs and SLG’s for contract development.
- Work with stakeholders on their forecasted projects for future buying requirements.
- Communicate with stakeholders and management to ensure that the Purchasing strategy, approach and process for category is understood, agreed and complied with.
- Ensure agreed savings targets are delivered and customer satisfaction requirements are met.
Requirements:
- Solid procurement experience within IT/Telecoms area including experience with hardware and software vendors
- Experience of negotiating complex software delivery engagements covering resources, hardware and software.
- Experience building successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders on all levels
- An influencer with skill in internal and external negotiations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Commercial understanding and the ability to manage complex contracts
- Negotiation, leadership and decision-making skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated team player who contributes to a positive team dynamic
- Background in telecoms would be an added advantage
As a recognised Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our workplace to reflect the communities and customer we serve. Being inclusive is part of our DNA; we are all 100% human, and we create a culture where you can truly be yourself.
We’re also not your usual 9-5. We are a dynamic workplace and we want to talk to you about how you like to work.
About Us
We’re on a mission to bring simple, affordable, reliable and fair connectivity to everyone. We believe every customer matters, so we’ve been challenging the status quo from the word go to change things for the better.
We’ve created a working environment where you can be yourself and give your all whether that be from your front room or the boardroom. You’ll be called on to out-think the competition and work closely with your colleagues to come up with new ideas and deliver great results for our customers.
It won’t always be easy, but it’s always exciting. There are great opportunities for you, and our business, if you’re ready to stand for something
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