Category Manager - IT

Sellick Partnership are currently working with a North East based education client to recruit a permanent ICT Catgory Manager. The ICT Category Manager with support the Procurement team with the businesses ambitious growth plans.

These growth plans are supported by several long-term investments of which a substantial part is allocated to the IT department for technology in education and research as well as to support infrastructure improvements.

• Setting the strategic direction of the IT Category, leading the development and implementation of the Category Plan based on market knowledge and (Category) data analysis in order to enable the business to achieve its strategic goals
• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for new projects and key renewals ensuring that these strategies deliver clear Value for Money benefits, both through the achievement of direct procurement savings, and through integration into and proactive influencing of finance and other activities across the business
• Providing strategic commercial and procurement advice to key stakeholders as well as procurement process training to such stakeholders and other teams involved in or dependent on procurement activities
• Running tenders and leading supplier commercial and contract negotiations

My client is working in a hybrid manner and whilst some in-person attendance will be required, they are happy to work flexibly with the successful candidate to agree on a model that works for both.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Helen Dodds in our Newcastle office for a confidential discussion.

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