Category Manager IT

1st Executive Ltd; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in the UK is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to enhance their already reputable procurement department. The ideal candidate will bring solid procurement experience, ideally from the public sector or non-profit realm, with a focus on IT procurement. Responsibilities include managing the tendering process and fostering supplier relationships to maximize commercial benefits. Exceptional communication and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Solid procurement experience gained within the public sector or not for profit industry.
• Experience of procurement gained within the IT Category.
• Experience of managing the complete tendering process.

Responsibilities

• Manage large scale multiple projects concurrently.
• Implement Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.
• Develop constructive supplier relationships.

Skills

Solid procurement experience

Experience in IT Category procurement

Experience in managing supplier relationships

Project / programme management experience

Knowledge of PCR2015 and PA2023

Excellent communication skills

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a procurement business partner for an award winning business who truly make a difference. The procurement department in this business has an excellent reputation with all senior stake holders. They are an important part of the business.

Its a really exciting time to be joining the business.

Ideally you will have solid procurement experience gained within the public sector or not for profit industry or have an interest in this field.

Experience of procurement gained within the IT Category and ideally some experience in IT transformation

Experience of adding value and additional commercial benefit through the development of constructive supplier relationships.

Experience of managing the complete tendering process.

Proven project / programme management experience including ability to manage large scale multiple projects concurrently.

Experience of implementing Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators in relation to Contract Management.

Excellent knowledge of PCR2015 and PA2023 procurement regulatory requirements and risk mitigation strategies or an ability and interest to learn.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of business management principles including decision making, negotiation, planning, budgeting and projections.

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.