Category Manager IT

1st Executive Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy in London is seeking a Procurement Business Partner. The ideal candidate should have solid procurement experience, especially within the public or not-for-profit sectors, and possess strong skills in managing supplier relationships and projects. Responsibilities include managing the tendering process and implementing service agreements. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Solid procurement experience in public sector or not-for-profit.
• Experience in IT procurement and transformation.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete tendering process.
• Implement Service Level Agreements and KPIs.
• Develop constructive supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

Project/programme management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a procurement business partner for an award winning business who truly make a difference. The procurement department in this business has an excellent reputation with all senior stake holders. They are an important part of the business.

Its a really exciting time to be joining the business.

Ideally you will have solid procurement experience gained within the public sector or not for profit industry or have an interest in this field.

Experience of procurement gained within the IT Category and ideally some experience in IT transformation

Experience of adding value and additional commercial benefit through the development of constructive supplier relationships.

Experience of managing the complete tendering process.

Proven project / programme management experience including ability to manage large scale multiple projects concurrently.

Experience of implementing Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators in relation to Contract Management.

Excellent knowledge of PCR2015 and PA2023 procurement regulatory requirements and risk mitigation strategies or an ability and interest to learn.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of business management principles including decision making, negotiation, planning, budgeting and projections.

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.