IT PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER

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IT PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER

LEADING FINANCIAL SERVICES ORGANISATION

BIRMINGHAM - BRAND-NEW MODERN OFFICES

£55,000 -£65,000 + BONUS + EXCELLENT PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

CONTACT - DEVAN @

This powerhouse in the Financial Services space are embarking on a Global Procurement Transformation, where they will be elevating the performance and reputation of procurement across all of the regions in order to enhance their status as a truly best-in-class procurement function!

As part of this change, following some internal promotions, they are looking to bring on board an IT Procurement Category Manager to look after a broad range of IT subcategories, with a focus on Infrastructure, Hardware and Software.

Opportunities to join this team do not come about often. Due to the excellent culture within the team and the positive way in which the team are treated, the last vacancies to be filled were over 2 years ago.

If you are an IT Procurement Specialist based in the Midlands who is exploring the market, this is not one to be missed!

As IT Procurement Category Manager, you will:

• Operate across a global remit, managing key IT procurement subcategories with spends in the tens of £millions across infrastructure, hardware and software - all business critical categories
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders from different business functions across different regions, ensuring compliance with procurement processes and building out procurement strategies aligned with the goals of the wider business
• Work closely with and learn from some of the very best in the indirect procurement space - many of whom have progressed well from this level to go on to VP and beyond!

IT Procurement Category Manager, required background:

• Exposure to IT Procurement either as a standalone category or as an indirect procurement manager - ideally having had exposure to managing infrastructure, hardware and software procurement
• Experience in a global environment is beneficial but not essential - the organisation are open to allowing someone to step up into this role
• Excellent soft skills and communication ability - this role will involve building relationships based on credibility and delivery so your ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders will be key
• Blue-Chip / Complex environment is beneficial - Industry background is flexible
• Strong academic record (Degree + CIPS) is preferential but not essential

As mentioned above, due to the incredibly low turnover of staff, opportunities to join this procurement function do not come about often - if this sounds of interest, then please do reach out for a non-committal conversation to Devan at or apply directly through this page. Your CV will never go to the client without a conversation first

Key Skills: Procurement, IT Procurement, IT Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, IT Sourcing, Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, SRM, Global.

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