Enable job alerts via email!

IT Category Lead – QATAR based tax free

Bramwith Consulting

London

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

4 days ago
Be an early applicant

Boost your interview chances

Create a job specific, tailored resume for higher success rate.

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic IT Procurement specialist to lead their global IT hardware and software category. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a multicultural environment, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing supplier relationships. With a focus on strategic development and category leadership, this position is perfect for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the Middle East. The organization supports relocation and offers competitive compensation with low to zero income tax, making it an attractive opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in category management roles, demonstrating career growth from buyer to management.
  • Experience in IT procurement with a focus on software and hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the global IT procurement category strategy and enhance supplier relationships.
  • Collaborate with senior management to align procurement strategies.

Skills

Strategic Development of IT Category Strategies
Category Management
IT Procurement
Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Degree Level Education or Equivalent

Job description

IT Hardware & Software Category Lead - Global Organisation based in Qatar looking to support relocation to the region - £9-10k per month equivalent plus benefits

This global private organisation, with operations in over 30 countries and seen as one of the most reputable regulated firms in the Middle East, is looking to hire an experienced, dynamic and ambitious IT Procurement specialist to lead this category globally as part of the development of their centralised global procurement team.

There is a real focus on building and driving through category strategy in this role, working closely with the Head of Category Management and CPO to deliver this and align to improving supplier relationships across the business.

This is a multicultural team, led by experienced procurement leaders from across the globe, with genuine opportunities for impact on a highly reputable organisation, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to step into their first regional role in the Middle East, or for those already in the region looking to take a step into category leadership.

In return, this organisation is looking for the following skillsets and experience:

  • Proven experience of working in a group procurement function, with the ability to show strategic development of IT category strategies including Software and Hardware
  • 10 years plus experience in category management positions, able to demonstrate development throughout their career from buyer to management
  • Degree level education or equivalent
  • Desire to relocate to the region with strong motivations around making the relocation

If you are interested in joining this global organisation in the Middle East, earning with low to zero income tax and leading a global high spend category in the region, please apply with a copy of your CV to George at jobsgb@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or via this domain.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.