Strategic IT & Telecoms Commercial Manager (12m)

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual bonus

Pension with 15% company contribution

Family-friendly policies

Sharesave scheme

Training and development through our A

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Category Manager to join our IT & Telecoms Technology Procurement team in Coventry for 12 months. Working 37 hours a week, you’ll lead strategic category plans and sourcing activity across IT.

You’ll help ensure we spend customers’ money wisely by delivering value, managing supply risk and incorporating sustainability into our commercial decisions. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders, influence commercial outcomes, and uphold

Qualifications

• Procurement, category management, strategic sourcing within IT or Telecoms.
• Experience managing suppliers, contracts and commercial outcomes.
• Experience delivering tenders, negotiations or sourcing strategies.
• Desirable PA23 knowledge and professional membership (CIPS/RICS) but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic category plans and sourcing activity across IT & Telecoms.
• Manage suppliers, contracts and commercial outcomes while delivering value and managing risk.
• Influence stakeholders and ensure sustainability is embedded in procurement decisions.

Skills

Supplier management

Tendering & negotiations

Stakeholder influence

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Severn Trent Plc is seeking a Commercial Manager or Senior Category Manager to join our IT & Telecoms Technology Procurement team in Coventry for 12 months. Working 37 hours a week, you’ll lead strategic category plans and sourcing activity across IT.

You’ll help ensure we spend customers’ money wisely by delivering value, managing supply risk and incorporating sustainability into our commercial decisions. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders, influence commercial outcomes, and uphold