Strategic IT & Indirect Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Edinburgh is seeking a Category Manager to oversee complex strategic procurement projects, focusing on cost-effective solutions. You will manage significant spend and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance vendor relationships and compliance with procurement policies. Candidates should have experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and procurement project management. This role offers a hybrid work model with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave with opportunity to accrue flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support

Bonus scheme for eligible employees

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Financial reward for referrals

Flexible benefits spending

Qualifications

• Experience with contract drafting, negotiations and management.
• Highly motivated, proactive, self-starter.
• Procurement project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of complex strategic Services Procurement projects.
• Responsible for managing significant strategic spend.
• Support delivery of indirect services procurement projects.

Skills

IT / Indirect Services strategic sourcing, planning and execution

Excellent Stakeholder Management

IT / Indirect Services Category Management experience

Excellent analytical skills

Education

Educated to degree level

CIPS qualified

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in Edinburgh is seeking a Category Manager to oversee complex strategic procurement projects, focusing on cost-effective solutions. You will manage significant spend and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance vendor relationships and compliance with procurement policies. Candidates should have experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and procurement project management. This role offers a hybrid work model with extensive benefits.