IT Category Manager - FTSE 250 Giant
- Employer
- Bramwith Consulting
- Location
- City of London
- Salary
- GBP65000 - GBP70000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package
- Closing date
- 18 Mar 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Category management
- Job Level
- Manager
- Sector
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
IT Category Manager - FTSE 250 Giant - Central London - £65k + Excellent Benefits Package
After centralising their procurement function, industry leading professional services firm are targeting an IT specialist to join their established procurement team. You will have a unique opportunity to hit the ground running with full autonomy over a multi-million £ spend across hardware and software.
As a key member of the procurement team, you will lead the IT category, while effectively sourcing and promoting innovation to improve the end-to-end procurement process.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a clear strategy to achieve cost-reductions and process improvements
- Built strong relationships with suppliers to help maintain performance and improve efficiencies
- Carry out contract and supplier negotiations to help improve processes
- Liaise with the broader procurement team to help understand the businesses challenges and requirements to help achieve best-in-class procurement
- Offer your procurement knowledge and expertise to managers throughout the organisation to help promote the procurement function
- Challenge current sourcing strategies to help with continually improve the procurement process by adapting to market conditions
Desirable skills and attributes:
- A natural leader with gravitas
- Extensive procurement knowledge, particularly within IT
- Continuous development and progression throughout your procurement career
- Strong negotiation and communications skills
- Degree / MCIPS
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking and well established organisation that greatly values their procurement function.
To apply to the role, email your CV to Hugo Billyard at: jobsHB@bramwithconsulting.co.uk
Company
Award-winning recruitment specialist with an exclusive global pool of procurement, operations and supply chain talent.
Working with a wide range of small start-ups through to large FTSE 100 businesses, Bramwith Consulting has established a reputation for excellence, delivery and market knowledge.
Our expert consultants, work on both contingency and retained search mandates with clients, advising and assisting them in hiring niche Procurement staff. Our experienced recruiters have proven track records establishing and developing relationships with clients and candidates alike, allowing us to provide the highest calibre of candidates and job opportunities.
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