Category Manager IT

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

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Procurement Business Partner to join their team. The ideal candidate will have solid procurement experience, particularly in the public sector or non-profit industry, and a solid grasp of IT procurement. This role offers the opportunity to manage significant projects and develop strong supplier relationships to drive value. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement experience

Project management

Supplier relationship management

Knowledge of PCR2015 and PA2023

Excellent communication 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.