Senior Procurement Manager - IT

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in the West Midlands is seeking an IT Category Manager to oversee critical technology procurement. This role involves leading complex procurement processes, developing IT strategies for value, and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and experience in IT category management.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Category Management and Strategy Development.
• Proven experience in leading tenders and complex IT procurement competitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement process for IT related goods and services.
• Develop and maintain a plan of all IT procurement activities.

Skills

Commercial Negotiations

Project Management

Job description

Job Description:

JSS is currently recruiting an IT Category Manager position for a public sector organisation in the West Midlands area.

This is a critical role, taking ownership of the key technology spend area within the business.

The role:

1. Lead the procurement process for IT related, highly complex, business critical, and above threshold goods and services, within a publicly regulated environment, managing all risk, legislative, and regulatory requirements.
2. Implement procurement procedures in line with the organisation’s Procurement strategy, Policy, and processes.
3. Work within a governance framework and adhere to other procurement regulations as required.
4. Support the development of IT procurement strategies that aim for value for money, such as supplier consolidation.
5. Develop and maintain a plan of all IT procurement activities to meet business needs, advising on resource needs and options.
6. Coordinate the production of invitation to tender documents, instructions, evaluation scorecards, and reports.
7. Partner with key stakeholders across the business to understand their requirements and customer profiles to match products accordingly.
8. Facilitate the development of the organisation’s relationships with existing and potential IT suppliers through strategic supplier relationship management.
9. Work closely with legal and procurement teams to ensure adherence to contracted terms and conditions, maintaining high levels of commerciality and relationships with key suppliers.
10. Proactively engage key suppliers to improve their performance, address non-conformances, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
11. Identify and pursue opportunities for cost savings, business improvements, and value-added initiatives.
12. Ensure IT suppliers deliver optimal value by benchmarking against approved comparators and negotiating contract changes.

Your profile:

• Experience in IT Category Management and Strategy Development.
• Proven experience in leading tenders and complex IT procurement competitions.
• Strong skills in commercial negotiations.
• Experience in contract management.
• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of tenders under UCR or PCR, and awareness of recent legal interpretations in Europe and the UK.