Strategic IT/Digital Category Manager | Procurement Lead

Michael Page; Tewkesbury; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

26–30 days annual leave

9% pension contributions

Health benefits and Blue Light Card

Learning & development

Family support (child payment)

Cycle to work

Volunteer days (4 paid)

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page is recruiting for a Category Manager (IT/Digital) in the UK not-for-profit sector. You will develop and implement category strategies, lead sourcing activity and oversee supplier performance to deliver long-term value for the organisation.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, analyse spend and market trends, and collaborate with finance and operations to track savings and benefits. This is a pivotal role influencing strategic decision-making.

Formación

• Experience in category management, strategic procurement or a similar commercial role.
• Experience leading sourcing and procurement activities.
• In depth knowledge of IT Goods and Services.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance.
• Experience of contract management and governance.
• Experience of regulated procurement including PA23.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver category strategies that support business objectives, maximise value and manage commercial risk.
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring fair, compliant and commercially effective processes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop procurement solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes.
• Analyse spend, market trends and supplier performance data to support decision making and identify opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with finance and operational teams to track savings, forecast benefits and provide performance reporting.

Conocimientos

Category management

Strategic procurement

Sourcing leadership

Supplier relationship management

Contract governance

Regulated procurement PA23

Descripción del empleo

Michael Page is recruiting for a Category Manager (IT/Digital) in the UK not-for-profit sector. You will develop and implement category strategies, lead sourcing activity and oversee supplier performance to deliver long-term value for the organisation.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, analyse spend and market trends, and collaborate with finance and operations to track savings and benefits. This is a pivotal role influencing strategic decision-making.