Senior Procurement Category Manager- IT Software & Business

Summary of Role**This role is a Hybrid role working from home and the London or Ipswich office**The Global Senior Category Manager of IT Software is responsible leading the groups strategic Software platforms & Applications category of spend and supporting the Procurement activities across the business. Reporting into the Head of IT Business Technology & Workplace Services, the individual will manage relationships with key senior IT stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor to partner on procurement related matters for the IT organization.In depth IT Procurement Knowledge & experience is essential, as well as having a detailed understanding in the latest market trends and insights, whilst keeping pace with the evolving IT 3rd party landscape.The Role

• Manage key Sourcing processes and negotiate best commercial and contractual terms
• Identify & support opportunities to address in category spend / vendors
• Own, shape and define the ongoing category structure and strategy
• Support the delivery of the wider IT Category Plans whilst addressing short-, mid-, and long-term business goals and objectives for the immediate IT Software category.
• Leadership of high-profile IT sourcing initiatives / Strong stakeholder skills
• To put the interests of clients and the integrity of the market at the heart of the way you do business

The Requirements

• Extensive years of strong IT procurement experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong stakeholder collaborative relationship building skills
• Both a strategic and analytical mind-set
• Creativity to seek, encourage and find non-traditional approaches to procurement challenges
• Excellent communication skills and strong listening skills
• Ability to articulate procurement's value, specifically as an IT Procurement business partner
• In-depth knowledge of IT sourcing and procurement principles and best practices
• Strong IT Procurement Industry knowledge
• Strong IT contract review and negotiation experience

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