IT CATEGORY MANAGER

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Greater Manchester OR Cheshire

Keywords: Category Management, IT Systems, Software Negotiations, Data Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Commercial Thinking

Our client seeks a highly skilled IT Sourcing Manager to join their dynamic procurement function. This role offers the unique opportunity to drive the procurement strategy across the IT function, working with colleagues across procurement and the wider business. The successful candidate will be instrumental in establishing needs and finding the most cost-effective solutions.

* Drive procurement strategy across IT function

* Contribute to re-investment of savings into local communities

* Build relationships with external partners

What you'll do:

As an IT Category Manager, your role will be pivotal in driving leading tech-based sourcing activities. You will be involved in sourcing projects, negotiating statements of work, and supporting business cases for budget provision. Your expertise in software licensing models will be crucial in offering advice on costs and budgets. Leveraging your knowledge of the IT and digital markets, you will drive innovation within the company. Your ability to build positive relationships will see you acting as a procurement business partner to colleagues at all levels. Furthermore, your proactive approach to contract management will help monitor and minimise risk.

What you bring:

* Proven category sourcing management experience with IT/systems implementations and software negotiations

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyse and interpret data

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and partners

* Experience in complex negotiation and sound commercial thinking ability

What sets this company apart:

This company offers a competitive benefits package an annual bonus based on personal and business performance, generous holiday entitlements that increase with service length, private healthcare, access to a subsidised gym, and coaching and training to support your career development.

What's next:

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