IT (Networks) Category Manager - Twickenham
- Employer
- 1st Executive
- Location
- England, Middlesex, Twickenham
- Salary
- £55000 - £80000 per annum + Car, Bonus, Cash Flex.
- Closing date
- 20 Jan 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Category Manager
- Sector
- Professional Services
- Function
- Lead
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
IT (Networks) Category Manager - Twickenham
Our client seeks to recruit an IT Category Manager with extensive IT & Networks procurement experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to lead the development of IT category strategy, in a global organisation. This role will see you working for a FTSE 100 organisation based in Twickenham, with a track-record of embracing innovation and creativity,
Role:
The jobholder will lead the development of IT and Networks category strategy and supplier management across all IT Networks and Telecoms category areas. The jobholder will manage all associated commercial activity to drive value creation and minimise total cost of ownership and will be responsible for the full sourcing life cycle from initial strategy, tendering, and contract award through to transition, contract management and termination.
Accountabilities:
- The jobholder will implement category plans and sourcing strategy in line with business requirements.
- The jobholder will support the procurement management with the provision of subject matter knowledge and working with them to define optimal strategies that deliver long-term value and efficiencies.
- Manage the delivery of the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle and helping manage cross-functional stakeholders through the entire procurement lifecycle.
Experience:
The ideal candidate will present extensive IT Procurement Category knowledge:
- Experience of managing and developing IT category strategies for Software, Hardware, Applications, Networks etc
- "Blue-Chip" background, with experience of working in a global procurement function
- Excellent track record of challenging and influencing IT stakeholders
- Expert negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills
- Degree and MCIPS qualified
If you are interested in this IT (Networks) Category Manager - Twickenham role, then please do get in contact today on 01483 212183.
Company
1st Executive
1st Executive are the forefront of 'Search' within the Procurement sector operating UK & Europe wide. Our focus in in interim management and permanent recruitment ranging from Senior Buyers through CPO's
At 1st Executive we understand that businesses are driven by people. We work in partnership with our clients to ensure that they improve the performance of their organisation through the right people. Our clients are organisations who are widely regarded as the most attractive to work for in their sector, consisting of FTSE 100 / Global 500 organisations as well as dynamic , growing consultancies. They are diverse in their sectors, covering FMCG, Financial Services, Manufacturing and Technology to name a few.
Our approach is professional, knowledgeable and above all, successful. This is why we are the partnership of choice for many of the UK's most prestigious organisations when it comes to finding the right person for the job.
- Website
- http://www.1st-executive.com/
- Telephone
- +44 (0) 84321 630 30
- Location
-
Connaught House
Portsmouth Road
Ripley
Surrey
GU23 7JY
United Kingdom
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