Hybrid Strategic IT Procurement Lead

Workshop Recruitment; Warblington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days holiday + BH

Benefits package

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment in Havant, Hampshire, is seeking a Category Manager - IT to own a portfolio of IT procurement categories within a regulated organisation. This permanent, hybrid role offers a £55,000-£68,100 salary and three days in the Havant office.

You will develop IT category strategies, manage supplier relationships, lead tenders and negotiations, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Strong stakeholder influence and experience in IT procurement are essential, along with CIPS/MCIPS or

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Strong commercial, contractual and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and complex stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to analyse and present commercial and contractual information.
• Knowledge of IT procurement or relevant supply chains.
• Experience working in a regulated procurement environment.
• Strong organisation and project management skills.
• CIPS/MCIPS qualification or equivalent transferable experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver short, medium and long-term IT category strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive improved contract performance.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, tenders and commercial negotiations.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency and added value.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and demand.
• Provide market insight and challenge existing sourcing approaches.
• Manage multiple procurement projects, risks and priorities.
• Ensure sourcing activity complies with relevant procurement regulations and requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

IT procurement

Stakeholder management

Regulated procurement

Project management

Education

CIPS/MCIPS

Job description

Workshop Recruitment in Havant, Hampshire, is seeking a Category Manager - IT to own a portfolio of IT procurement categories within a regulated organisation. This permanent, hybrid role offers a £55,000-£68,100 salary and three days in the Havant office.

You will develop IT category strategies, manage supplier relationships, lead tenders and negotiations, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Strong stakeholder influence and experience in IT procurement are essential, along with CIPS/MCIPS or