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Global Head of Category – IT Infrastructure (FTSE 250 Organisation)

Employer
Procurement Heads
Location
Multi-site
Salary
£70,000- £80,000 + car allowance + up to 20% bonus + 25 days holiday + private healthcare + pension
Closing date
3 Mar 2019

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Specialist Area
Category Manager, Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Function
Director, Lead
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

A globally recognised FTSE 250 organisation with an innovative, highly collaborative culture and world class reputation are seeking a Procurement Professional to lead the IT Infrastructure category on a global scale.

As head of category management, you will be part of the wider Procurement Leadership team, overseeing over a multi-million-pound category area working closely with the 5 core business areas to ensure an efficient and commercially driven team. You will have extensive experience across the IT Infrastructure category, ideally on a global level.  

This organisation are looking for a strong technical operator in IT Procurement, who has a passion for Technology Procurement and strives to work on a global scale. This role will see you working with some challenging and very diverse stakeholders so the ability to flex your communication style to difference audiences is key.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implementing and delivering category sourcing plans for the business across IT Infrastructure and Technology on a global level
  • Accountable for building and maintaining collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Working in dynamic and impressive offices with the opportunity for flexible working
  • Being the subject matter expert for IT Procurement and regularly review the business wide strategies as part of the wider Procurement Exec Team.

Skills/Experience

  • Degree and/or MBA preferred
  • CIPS qualified of equivalent (desired but not essential)
  • Strong IT category management experience on an international scale
  • Experience of working within business teams and enhancing strong, internal relationships
  • Understanding of how to construct, organise and project manage, cross-functional teams
  • Experience of driving supplier relationship management via Supplier Performance Reviews with internal business groups
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to persuade and influence
  • Strong analytical capabilities and excellent negotiation skills
  • High level of personal and professional integrity and strong work ethics 

In return you will have an opportunity to develop your career with a well-established FTSE 250 Organisation who continue to invest heavily in Procurement. The company also offer great learning and development opportunities and a highly attractive bonus scheme. The location can be very flexible with key sites in Hampshire and London but location is dictated by the business needs, so you can really be based anywhere in the UK as long as you are happy to travel.

Company

PROCUREMENT HEADS ICON [square]

Procurement Heads is all about getting to know great Procurement Professionals and bringing them together to make outstanding Procurement teams.

With a proven track record of delivery, we support people through the life-cycle of their careers, providing an end-to-end consultative service. We partner with many prominent brands and organisations, sourcing Procurement talent using industry-leading tools and techniques. Focussed and proactive, our methodology provides a comprehensive assessment of your needs and tailors solutions to meet them. The ability to identify and attract the best people across all sectors, often involves us designing and managing bespoke campaigns.

Our purpose...

To deliver recruitment as a professional service.

We engage with leaders across procurement, HR and executive functions to make their organisations successful. More than just a recruitment company, we provide a suite of talent solutions tailored to your business needs.

Our values

Rewarding relationships

For us, it’s personal. Relationships are pivotal to our existence and we place great value on their development. We encourage collaboration through our unique referral scheme ‘The Heads Up’ and are driven by a desire to build deep long-standing partnerships. Our goal is to act as an ambassador for the teams and individuals we support.

Exceeding expectations

More than just a recruitment company, we engage with leaders to deliver the unexpected when it comes to sourcing talent. Going beyond ‘filling the role’, we advise, challenge, champion and are innovative in the value-add solutions we provide.

Doing the right thing

Doing the right thing is not difficult. Knowing what the right thing is, that’s where we come in. Everyone has a responsibility for the choices they make. We pledge to lead the way by championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Sustainability.

Our team of experienced Procurement consultants are on hand to support you with your Procurement career.

Address: The Corner, Gordon Rd, Winchester SO23 7DD

Tel: 01962 869 838

Website: https://www.procurementheads.com/

Company info
Website
Telephone
01962 869 838
Location
Heads Resourcing Group,
West Wing, Ground Floor,
Burlington House, Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 2AF
United Kingdom

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