Responsibilities * Creating and delivering ambitious Category Plans for IT, identifying opportunities to deliver savings, increase value, improve service outcomes and manage risk. * Managing procurement end to end activities (tender/auction, negotiation, due diligence contract drafting and negotiation) through to completion. * Building strong partnerships with key stakeholders in the business, ensuring early engagement, making the process easy for them with clear inputs, deliverables and acceptable turnaround times for completion of procurement activity. * Liaising with legal to support stakeholders in a smooth contracting process, with key clauses and outcomes clearly understood. * Negotiating best commercial outcomes with suppliers which balance cost with service level, risk, tenure and alignment of long and short‑term organisational goals. * Onboarding and implementing suppliers, ensuring a clear implementation plan is in place and tracking benefits where delivered. Qualifications * Significant experience in an IT Category Management role. * CIPS qualified or working towards CIPS (preferred). * Demonstrated track record of resolving complex commercial issues and driving negotiations to timely, detailed conclusions. * Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver effective outcomes. * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to present to and influence stakeholders at all levels. * Experience managing a supplier portfolio in excess of £60 million. Equal Opportunity and Diversity Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks. At Hastings Direct, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know; our recruitment team will provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Hastings Insurance Services Limited Recruitment Team
