IT Buyer/category Manager

2 months ago


Reading, United Kingdom Sanderson Full time

**IT Buyer/Category Manager**

**£500 - £600 Per Day (Inside IR35)**

**Reading - Hybrid Working**

Our client, a national recognised financial services company are looking for a seasoned IT procurement professional to come and join their team in Reading.

**You Will be Responsible For**:

- Developing and renewing contracts with new and existing suppliers
- Take 'Lead Buyer' responsibility for IT category driven projects
- Work with colleagues to evaluate and confirm supplier selection
- Negotiate commercial arrangements and IT agreements with selected suppliers
- Support the Procurement Manager in the delivery and execution of the IT procurement strategy
- Assist with market and financial analysis to create an IT procurement category strategy that is aligned to business requirements
- Experience of working in Procurement and managing IT Category spend and suppliers
- Strong interpersonal, relationship and team building skills
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Proficiency in using procurement related IT tools and systems
- Analytical skills to evaluate needs/opportunities
- Experience and proficiency in drafting and negotiating contracts
- CIPS qualification

For more information, contact Tommy McInerney at


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