Cedar are working exclusively with a fast paced telecommunications organisation who are looking to hire a driven and ambitious IT Procurement/Category Manager to join their team, as they continue on their journey of transformation and change. This role will work closely with the Head of Procurement and Procurement/Commercial Business Partners to ensure the ICT department delivers an effective and efficient procurement service to the business and it's unique stakeholders. Must be a clear and confident communicator with proven experience of managing a broad range of IT goods and services spend within the organisation. Previous experience in tech services including IT hardware/software spend is required, along with managing multiple projects/stakeholders in this area simultaneously.
Key areas will be;
- Development/improvement of procurement processes and procedures within the IT services category
- Proven experience of IT procurement within the Private Sector
- Commercial acumen and a clear understanding of procurement/supplier contracts management
- Stakeholder engagement across a range of categories - including IT/professional/corporate services
- Effective negotiator - must have gravitas along with energy and drive
- Acting as a procurement advisor and trusted partner to internal customers
- Managing suppliers in line with organisational policy
- Ensuring compliance in all areas of procurement activity
- Ability to interact and influence stakeholders within various internal/external business units
- MCIPS qualified - desirable
Must be able to go into the office 2 days per week - Milton Keynes
