At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT Professional Services procurement and develop strategic category plans.
- Company: Join a multi-billion £ global brand known for innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, full corporate benefits, and flexible working.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by engaging with CxO stakeholders and driving strategic initiatives.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in IT services procurement and stakeholder management.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
A multi-billion £ Business whose brand is known globally. This is a key role for a truly global business, who has scoped out this brand new role to own the IT Professional Services category, reporting into the Head of IT Procurement. You will regularly and consistently engage with the company's CxO level stakeholders to support and deliver the highest level of service for the business. In order to succeed in this role, you will need Gravitas, Confidence, Adaptability and Resilience to advise all stakeholders on how to best embed robust category strategies.
Areas covered:
- IT Professional Services
- Consultancies
- IT Managed Services
- IT Outsourcing
- IT Contractors (IR35)
- Training and Specialist Bespoke IT Implementation Services
Role and responsibilities:
- Create IT strategy through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings
- Develop group wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices
- Support the development of global category strategies to a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projects
- Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in, utilising strong market knowledge
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of a suppliers performance
- Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedback
- Be a Procurement role model by living company values, consistently delivering to the high standards expected, promoting procurement through relationships
- On top of over delivering strategic projects, ensure the business is getting the best service in line with cost efficiency
Experience and requirements:
- Deep technical category experience within IT Services and Professional Services categories
- Previous experience working on complex global projects, dealing with Tier 1
Senior Category Manager - IT employer: Talent Drive | B Corp
At Talent Drive | B Corp™, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. With a competitive bonus structure and a hybrid working model, we ensure our team members enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance while contributing to meaningful projects in the procurement sector.
