Procurement Category Manager - Software

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking two Sourcing Managers in Yorkshire for strategic technology procurement roles. The ideal candidates will lead critical procurement projects with substantial budgets while enjoying autonomy and opportunities for growth in a transforming environment. Competitive salary, car allowance, and a discretionary bonus are included.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Discretionary Bonus

Autonomy over projects

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Procurement, especially in software and infrastructure.
• Ability to manage large project spends in the tens of millions.
• Strong stakeholder and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on technology procurement projects across IT subcategories.
• Design and implement procurement strategies in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage commercial negotiations and large contracts.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Contract Management

Education

Degree + CIPS

Job description

2 x Sourcing Managers (Software & Technology Spend) - Household Brand - Yorkshire + Hybrid Working - £55,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

To apply please contact Adam at [e-mail]

This household name in the FMCG space is currently undergoing radical transformation programmes within their technology category and seek up-and-coming technology procurement candidates to join their growing team during an exciting period of transformation.

Procurement has excellent backing from the board and other internal senior stakeholders. This means that you will be playing a critical part in the function's journey towards Best-in-Class, building out and implementing procurement strategy without the usual constraints that are seen in this type of environment!

If you are an ambitious Procurement Manager, with some experience in the IT Procurement space, and you are looking for a very strategic, transforming environment where you will be working with spends in the tens of £millions, then this is the ideal role for you!

As a Technology Sourcing Manager, you will: -

• Lead on business-critical technology procurement projects across multiple IT subcategories such as Software, Infrastructure & IT Professional Services
• Design and implement brand-new technology procurement strategy in this Greenfield environment, partnering with the technology and customer innovation teams
• Work at a fast-pace, building long-term relationships with key stakeholders as you plan the strategy for the future pipeline of projects for 2022 and beyond
• Lead on commercial negotiations with new and existing stakeholders, taking responsibility for the management of some of the largest contracts across the business

Senior Manager (Software & Technology) required background: -

• Experience across technology procurement, across sub category areas such as software, infrastructure & IT Professional Services, however, indirect generalists will also be considered
• Exposure to or a desire to working in a fast-paced background, ideally having worked with project spends in the tens of £millions
• Strong academic record is beneficial but not essential (degree + CIPS)
• Strong stakeholder and contract management skills

What is on offer: -

• £55,000 - £80,000 Basic Salary
• Car Allowance
• Discretionary Bonus
• Autonomy over business IT Procurement Projects
• Opportunities to progress both vertically and diagonally
• Chance to join a highly reputable business, during an exciting period of growth & transformation

To find out more and apply please send your CV to Adam at [e-mail] or directly through this page.

Key Skills: procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, stakeholder management, IT Procurement, hardware procurement, software procurement, negotiation, SRM, contract management, procurement consultancy, Indirect procurement, Cloud, Software, IT Services, Leeds, Yorkshire, Sheffield