**IT PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER**
West Midlands with remote working option
£60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Procurement Category Manager to join a leading organisation known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. This company is dedicated to driving value through strategic sourcing and supplier performance management, making it an ideal environment for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact. The IT Procurement Category Manager will play a crucial role in shaping the sourcing strategy and managing supplier relationships, ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of the industry.
The IT Procurement Category Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, managing sourcing projects, and driving supplier performance initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in procurement and a passion for continuous improvement.
**Responsibilities Include:**
- Develop category and sourcing strategies for higher value, higher complexity categories.
- Manage assigned categories and deliver sourcing projects with associated savings and benefits.
- Lead higher value sourcing projects, including supplier evaluation and negotiation.
- Track supply market developments, trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Communicate and manage relationships with external suppliers as part of the supplier relationship management programme.
**Skills and Attributes:**
- Proven experience as a strategic sourcing or procurement professional.
- Strong understanding of procurement practices, including category spend analysis and supplier management.
- Excellent negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
- Ability to analyse business requirements and draft contracts effectively.
- Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Word.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Engagement in innovative projects that drive organisational success.
- A culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
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At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
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