IT Category Lead Permanent

The Business:

A global technology business going through a procurement restructure/growth journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver key strategic IT Procurement projects with large complex spend. Software will be the key focus looking at Tier 1 relationships such as AWS, Microsoft, ServiceNow etc. Spend per project could vary from c.£20m to £200m
• Challenge stakeholders to a senior level in the right way in order to drive the procurement agenda and achieve positive, ‘value-add’ results
• Drive a Procurement agenda into a growing space i.e. being proactive and taking hold and ownership of opportunities, shaping deals and driving governance, often within tight timescales
• Opportunity Assessment: Define global IT procurement strategy through spend analysis and identifying opportunities to drive economies of scale

Key Skills:

• For this role we are looking for a ‘doer’ who will be hands on in the delivery of large-scale IT procurement projects driving savings
• Able to navigate a multi-regional environment in a business with global reach
• Resilience is key – able to challenge key stakeholders to achieve a positive result
• Have a strong track record within the IT category, ideally in SaaS and Software
• Someone who understands what ‘best in class’ procurement looks like and can bring new ideas to the table
• An ability to develop and implement category strategy
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• CIPS/Degree or equivalent qualification would be a nice to have

What is in it for you?

• Excellent development and progression opportunities in a team that focuses on internal growth
• A mature environment where you will have a strong support network from leadership
• Autonomy to drive your own projects
• Remote working

Tagged as: procurement, software, saas, aws, microsoft, saving, cips, mcips, category management, global, sourcing