IT Category Manager

Our client is currently looking to hire an IT Category Manager with experience of working with a number of IT Suppliers/Vendors.

Duration: 3 to 6 Months (6 Months)

Location: London with trips to other offices (Hybrid working 2 to 3 Days in London) - Expenses paid for trips to other offices.

Day Rate: £500prd (Inside IR35, via Umbrella) - Max Day Rate

Start Date: End of June 2025

A forward-thinking IT Procurement Manager who will be accountable for the delivery of procurement excellence whilst being responsive to customers' needs and evolving demands. By executing the IT sourcing strategy, you will support the the companies IT Strategy and outlined objectives.

Reporting into the Head of Commercial and Vendor Management for IT you will be tasked with end to end IT Procurement management, analysis & reporting, and vendor management. Working within the IT Procurement team you will be procuring across Software, Hardware, Services and Telecoms with an in-scope spend of £40+ million.

Duties:

• IT Procurement within the following categories, Software, Hardware, Services and Telecoms - Development and implementation of the yearly procurement plan ensuring alignment and consistency with the IT Sourcing strategy
• Lead evaluation and decision process for supplier selection in accordance with the companies IT policies and procedures
• Ensure Group scale is leveraged for Procurements through close communication
• with wider Commercial team and IT stakeholders

Experience Required:

• Experienced IT Procurement professional with experience in procuring software and Software as a Service
• Experience working in a large blue-chip environment preferred - Having a track record of delivering significant benefits to make change happen through professional procurement
• Experience working and negotiating with international suppliers - Managing a range of procurement contracts and projects from below £100k to upwards of £2mil in value
• Experienced in vendor management and getting the most out of current contracts
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to build long lasting relationships with internal colleagues and external suppliers
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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