IT Category Manager - Remote

JR United Kingdom; Leigh; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious and acquisitive organization is seeking an IT Category Manager to join their dynamic Procurement Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders, driving procurement strategies that align with business objectives. You will be responsible for supporting IT procurement needs, managing complex projects, and enhancing supplier performance through effective contract negotiations. If you have a strong background in IT procurement and are eager to make a significant impact in a leading financial services firm, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of IT and Procurement sourcing experience.
• Desire to complete MCIPS accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Support IT and business procurement needs as part of the Group Procurement Team.
• Conduct contract negotiations and assist with supplier management.

Skills

IT Procurement Sourcing

Commercial Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

CIPS Qualification

MCIPS Accreditation

Job description

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Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading financial services client to recruit for an IT Category Manager.

The role:

As IT Procurement Manager, you will be a key part of the Procurement Team. This position is wide-ranging and involves partnering with key stakeholders at all levels of seniority across the company. As part of an ambitious and acquisitive organization, you will be exposed to a range of responsibilities with genuine depth and variety.

Key accountabilities:

• Support IT and business procurement needs as a key member of the Group Procurement Team.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the UK and beyond to understand business needs, ensuring issues are understood and incorporated into strategy development and project delivery.
• Assist in building the IT Procurement plan, including proactive identification of savings and value opportunities, supporting wider organizational objectives and priorities.
• Support IT Business Partners on larger, complex projects with project management and analytics support.
• Conduct contract negotiations and drafting.
• Assist with contract renewal monitoring, strategy preparation, and negotiation of group standards, tools, and working practices to improve supplier performance management.
• Help design and implement supplier management plans and review critical/strategic suppliers.

Skills and experience required:

• Previous IT and Procurement sourcing experience (ideally 3-5 years).
• CIPS or part-qualified, with a desire to complete MCIPS accreditation.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently and see them through to completion.