Procurement Category Manager - Technology

Michael Page (UK); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a Procurement Category Manager specializing in IT procurement. This role involves managing all aspects of IT procurement, developing strategies for cost savings, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. The successful candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience in category management, with opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Vibrant company culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IT/technology procurement strategies.
• Experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement across software/hardware and services.
• Develop procurement strategies while managing supplier relationships.
• Monitor market trends and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Category management

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Communication

Negotiation skills

Cost-saving opportunities

Market trends assessment

Job description

• Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Procurement - Technology - IT
• Retail - Consumer Goods - Midlands

About Our Client

A large retailer that has a strong reputation with lots of opportunity to develop and grow as a procurement and category specialist.

Job Description

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will lead on all end to end procurement across SW/ HW and services.

- Assessing and mitigating risks associated with IT procurement.
- Identifying opportunities for cost savings in the IT procurement process.
- Developing procurement strategies and plans.
- Managing supplier relationships multiple stakeholders and contract negotiations.
- Overseeing all aspects of IT procurement, from request for proposal to contract execution.
- Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
- Monitoring market trends and supplier performance.
- Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain department to achieve objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Procurement Category Manager (Technology) should have:

• A strong understanding of category management, ideally IT / technology procurement strategies and plans.
• Experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• A knack for identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Ability to monitor market trends and assess supplier performance.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package.
• A vibrant and friendly company culture that values hard work and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a forward thinking business