Interim IT Category Manager £550 p/d

A major utility provider has an urgent requirement for an Interim IT Procurement Category Manager.

This is a 6-month interim contract offering between £500-£550 p/d inside IR35 and hybrid working - 2 days per week in the offices in Havant/Reading / Glasgow

Candidate's required/essential experience
* IT procurement experience
* Proficient in IT contract knowledge, specifically SaaS
* Stakeholder management

You'll be responsible for sourcing the supply of IT Services, Software and SaaS (Cloud) in accordance with all internal policies and procedures and external legislation, including UK Procurement Legislation where applicable. You'll work with Category Managers as well as the Business in the development of both standard and complex contracting and sourcing strategies. You will ensure the lowest total cost of ownership to the group, and robust contractual provisions to mitigate risks in contract delivery.

You will also support relevant supplier relationship and performance management activities. Working with the wider Procurement and Commercial team, you'll continually drive efficiencies in sourcing and the overall process.

Your Skills and Experience

You will have a broad knowledge of IT markets, business needs and UK Procurement Legislation, able to put this into overall context. You'll have a good understanding of relevant statutory and legal provisions, with a strong ability to draft IT contracts with special terms and ensure the client has the protection it needs in it contracts for the long term. Experience in the use of Procurement related systems, such as Oracle, Jaggaer Bravo! and Achilles Utility Vendor Database or similar systems would be beneficial. Additionally, you will work closely with Stakeholders to understand their requirements, manage expectations and influence people outside your sphere of responsibility. Also, you'll understand the supply chain and how to manage it.

A target-focused and result-driven individual, you'll be able to bring about change in an energetic environment. Your self-confidence and independence will enable you to challenge the norm, think creatively, and negotiate well. You'll have excellent communication and numeracy skills, with a highly-developed drafting and writing ability.