Senior Category Manager - Software

Grafton Recruitment International; West Yorkshire, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Category Manager - Software

Location: London or Leeds (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Salary: Up to £90,000 plus a strong benefits package

Contract Type: Permanent

Grafton Recruitment is working with a large international client to appoint a senior procurement professional with experience in leading software categories. This is an exciting newly created role within a dynamic and growing organisation.

This organisation offers an unmissable opportunity for development and career growth, along with access to leading-edge techniques and training.

Responsibilities:

• Leading strategy around the software categories internationally.
• Acting as a subject matter expert on software for the procurement team.
• Leading and developing strategy around the supplier portfolio.
• Developing and leading high-value and complex negotiations for the category internationally.
• Managing relationships with suppliers and overseeing their performance.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of managing procurement for IT-based categories (ideally software-focused).
• Development and implementation of category strategy.
• Strong track record of internal and external relationship management.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Consultative approach, capable of taking on a client-facing role.

If you are interested in finding out more, please apply or reach out to Adrian Harrison (Principal Consultant - Procurement Recruitment).