Strategic Hybrid IT & Digital Category Manager

Yorkshire Building Society

Leeds

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Yorkshire Building Society in Leeds is seeking an IT & Digital Category Manager to lead procurement and category strategies across software, hardware, networks, cloud and outsourced technology services. You will work with Technology, Legal and business stakeholders to manage supplier relationships, drive commercial value and mitigate risk, delivering tangible benefits to the organisation.

This hybrid role involves remote work with approx.

Qualifications

Proven experience in Technology sourcing, procurement and category management.
Strong knowledge of software, hardware, networking, cloud and outsourcing agreements.
Experience negotiating complex supplier contracts and delivering commercial benefits.
Knowledge of supplier risk and regulatory requirements within Financial Services.
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
MCIPS qualification.
Desirable: Lean Six Sigma or change management, Prince2 and/or ITIL certification, S2P platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead category strategies across software, hardware, networks, cloud and outsourced technology services.
Deliver commercial value through sourcing, negotiations and supplier optimisation activities.
Provide expert support on contracts, supplier risk, performance management and procurement activity.
Partner with Technology, Legal and business stakeholders to manage supplier relationships and commercial risk.
Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to enhance service, reduce costs and improve value.