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IT Hardware & Software Category Lead - QATAR

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious IT Procurement specialist to lead their global IT Hardware & Software category. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive category strategy and enhance supplier relationships within a multicultural team. The organization, known for its reputable operations across the Middle East, is perfect for professionals looking to make a significant impact in their first regional role or for those already in the region aiming for leadership. If you're eager to relocate and thrive in a dynamic environment with low to zero income tax, this position is an exciting next step in your career.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in category management with strategic development experience.
  • Proven ability to lead IT category strategies for software and hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the IT category globally and develop strategic procurement strategies.
  • Work closely with senior leadership to enhance supplier relationships.

Skills

IT Procurement
Category Management
Strategic Development
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 as part of the development of their centralised global procurement team, hire an experienced, dynamic and ambitious IT Procurement specialist to lead this category globally.

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 driving improved supplier relationships across the business.

This is a multicultural team, led by experienced procurement leaders from across the globe, with genuine opportunity 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 those already in the region looking to take a step into category leadership.

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

  1. Proven experience of working in a group procurement function, ability to show strategic development of IT category strategies including Software and Hardware
  2. 10 years plus experience in category management positions, able to demonstrate development throughout career from buyer to management
  3. Degree level education or equivalent
  4. 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, earn with low to zero income tax and lead 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

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