Lead IT Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Experian Full time
Company Description

Discover the Unexpected

Experian is the world's leading global information services company.

We're passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society.

For more than 125 years, we've helped economies and communities flourish - and we're not done.

Our 21k amazing employees in 40+ countries believe the possibilities for you, and the world, are growing.

We're investing in the future, through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow.

To do this we employ the brightest minds that share our purpose and want to make a difference.


We are seeking a highly experienced, commercially savvy and motivated achiever to join our growing procurement team in the United Kingdom.

In this role, as the Lead IT Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of IT-related spend categories, developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, and negotiating favourable terms and conditions with suppliers.

You will also play a key role in driving innovation and cost savings within the IT category. It's challenging, fast paced but never dull.

Responsibilities:


Partner with the UK&I business to drive forward several new technology related initiatives, including digital transformation initiatives, partnering with senior stakeholders across a range of disciplines including the Programme Manager/Director, Finance and CIO/CTO community.

Collaborate effectively with the global, regional, and business unit teams. Act as a SME and role model with the goal of helping the business to deliver their collective goals.


Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for a portfolio of IT-related spend categories to drive cost effectiveness and operational excellence.

Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, including IT managers, business unit leaders, and finance business partners.


Support the Technology teams in the production of business cases; using expertise to ensure commercial / contractual assessments are thorough and robust.

Support and drive technology rationalisation and consolidation enabling tangible and quantifiable cost optimisation.

Ensure compliance, governance and regulatory standards are followed thoroughly.

Substantial and demonstrable experience within a global organisation.

Negotiate robust, favorable and value-added supplier contracts

Identify, develop and implement cost-optimization initiatives.

Track and analyze IT spend data.

Stay current on IT industry trends and market conditions. Research and apply market intelligence and insights to delivery cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications


Highly motivated, self-starter, resilient who manages projects end-to-end and has a demonstrated track record of getting results, organising, and prioritising competing initiatives.

High degree of integrity and ability to continue to operate under time-pressure and situations of ambiguity.

Unyielding attention to detail.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrable experience in IT procurement and sourcing, ideally within Financial Services or Technology sector.

Proven ability to develop and implement large scale strategic sourcing plans.

Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Strong emotional intelligence and confidence.

Good cultural awareness and ideally, experience with global working

Solid experience with ERP systems and procurement-related software

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours.

Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering. the list goes on. We're an award winning organisation due to our strong people first approach.

Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success.

Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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