Senior ICT Category Manager - Remote-First Leader

1st Executive Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy is seeking a Category Manager (ICT) to join their South West team, predominantly remote. This senior role involves leading complex procurement strategies for various public sector organizations, ensuring best value and advocating collaboration. Candidates should have substantial public sector procurement experience and a strong background in category management, especially in ICT. Excellent stakeholder management skills are essential for this pivotal position, which also involves managing senior procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial experience in public procurement.
• Strong background in ICT category management and strategic sourcing.
• Experience in developing and motivating high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy for multiple public sector organizations.
• Provide expert procurement advice in complex environments.
• Manage contracts and stakeholder relationships at a senior level.
• Develop and train senior procurement professionals.

Skills

Public sector procurement expertise

Category management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Education

Project management qualifications (PRINCE2 or MSP)

Job description

A leading procurement consultancy is seeking a Category Manager (ICT) to join their South West team, predominantly remote. This senior role involves leading complex procurement strategies for various public sector organizations, ensuring best value and advocating collaboration. Candidates should have substantial public sector procurement experience and a strong background in category management, especially in ICT. Excellent stakeholder management skills are essential for this pivotal position, which also involves managing senior procurement teams.