Category Manager - IT
- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
- £60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsibility for all of the IT category, as well as the development and delivery of the relevant Subcategory Strategies.
- Implement as well as manage supplier relationships as an effective and efficient process, ensuring compliance with all policies, minimum standards and governance/risk mechanisms.
- To ensure that all supplier agreements are effectively implemented by the Managers within the category team.
- Engaging with Stakeholders to develop the most relevant product/service specifications
- Designing and deploying category and sourcing strategies that align to the business and divisional strategies and requirements
- Delivering sustainable competitive through the effective sourcing and spend management of the within the categories. Approx. spend 20mill
- Promote and communicate the value of the Indirect Procurement function across the business UK and internationally
- Responsible for leading cross-functional teams of operational stakeholders, sourcing and commercial management
- A proven track record in managing end-to-end procurement's including sourcing and supplier management
- Ability to manage an IT Procurement Category/ Subcategories HW/ SW, networks and outsourcing,
- Previously led the IT category for an organization on a national and international basis
- 5+ year's experience with ability to advisor senior management on all procurement / contract/ supply chain matters
- Strong background in building and executing long-term category and subcategory strategies aligned to overall business objectives.
- Demonstrated success in implementing and managing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) processes, including structured supplier performance reviews and governance frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and gain commitment from diverse business functions and senior leadership.
- Solid understanding of contract review and negotiation, ensuring alignment with business strategies and risk mitigation requirements.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience using e-sourcing platforms and spend/savings analytics tools.
- A competitive salary + bonus
- opportunity to develop within the organisation Generous holiday leave and a supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within the industrial and manufacturing industry.