At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT Professional Services procurement and develop strategic category plans.
- Company: Global multi-billion £ business with a strong brand presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, full corporate benefits, and flexible working.
- Other info: Opportunity to engage with senior leaders and drive strategic projects.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a key role within a dynamic global environment.
- Qualifications: 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.
- Previous experience working on complex global projects, dealing with Tier 1.
Senior Category Manager - IT employer: Talent Drive | B CorpTM
As a leading FTSE 100 retailer, this company offers an exceptional work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to meaningful growth opportunities while working alongside senior stakeholders in a hybrid setting that promotes work-life balance. The competitive salary package, including a generous bonus and benefits, makes this an attractive place for professionals looking to make a significant impact in technology procurement.
