EUROPEAN CATEGORY MANAGER - IT/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Exciting Transformational Change role for ambitious IT/Information Technology procurement specialist with experience of purchasing outsourced IT/Information Technology Infrastructure, Cyber Defence and Application Development.

Requirements

• University degree and ideally CIPS (or equivalent) qualification
• Experience of working across global operations or multi-site environments and a keen sense of cultural awareness
• Understanding of the nuances of IT/Information Technology contracts and knowledge and skill in the development of IT/Information Technology specific contracts which secure value for our client and mitigate risk as much as possible.
• Proven track record in value delivery, improvement activity and best practice development in IT/Information Technology procurement
• Understanding Information Technology markets, suppliers and technologies and how to leverage them for value for our client
• Building IT/Information Technology sub-category and category strategies to describe how value will delivered in the short, medium and long term
• Negotiating with IT/Information Technology suppliers to drive the right commercial and contractual outcomes
• Building relationships internally and externally to enable you to be successful in your role and to contribute to the development of our client as a world-class procurement organisation
• Thirst for knowledge, inquisitive mind-set and drive for results
• Knowledge of Procurement systems and technologies and the ability to put operational measures in place to ensure contracts deliver brilliantly

Benefits

• Very competitive salary
• Blue-chip benefits package