At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and implement IT procurement strategies while managing supplier relationships.
- Company: Join OCS, a leading facilities management company with a strong commitment to values.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible pay, digital learning, and exclusive retail perks.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Why this job: Be part of an award-winning team that values your growth and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in IT procurement and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced IT Procurement professional to join the OCS Indirect Procurement Team. With an aggressive growth strategy both through organic and acquisitions, this is an exciting time to join OCS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a category strategy for long term planning, negotiation, and compliance.
- Highlight risks and issues with current contracts, identifying and implementing improvements.
- Manage and implement SLAs and KPIs with suppliers to drive supplier performance.
- Regular supplier engagement and management, building strategic, value-adding relationships.
- Managing and running end-to-end sourcing activities and supporting the Head of Indirect Procurement in high-risk/value opportunities.
About You:
- Have a broad IT skills base; experience in SaaS solutions, Networks, and Telecoms would be useful.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and C suite.
- Advise on the sourcing strategy, and be accountable for end to end strategic sourcing process.
- Understand supplier markets relating to Technology and bring knowledge, innovation and opportunity to deliver commercial advantage to OCS.
- Good communication and influencing skills.
- Results-driven with the ability to multi-task and prioritise.
- Delivering cost reduction through procurement activities as well as mitigating inflation to improve EBITDA performance.
- Experience in SRM (Supplier Relationship Management).
- Working towards MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential.
About The Company:
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
- Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
- Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
- Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
- Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
- Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
How to Apply:
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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
IT Procurement Category Manager in Ipswich employer: OCS Group
OCS Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee growth and development within the healthcare sector. With a strong focus on compliance and performance improvement, employees benefit from comprehensive training initiatives and a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation. Located in South London, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on community health and safety while enjoying a collaborative workplace atmosphere.
