IT Procurement Category Manager

6 days ago

City of London Greater London, United Kingdom McGregor Boyall Full time
Job Description

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Category Manager to join our team at McGregor Boyall. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the IT supply chain, ensuring efficient cost, quality, and risk management from overall Group IT spend.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the sourcing and procurement of IT products and services, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Develop and implement effective vendor management strategies to optimize relationships with key suppliers.
  • Collaborate with IT and Digital teams to assess vendor performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Work with stakeholders to represent the IT procurement, vendor, and service management function.
  • Assess cost and value across all third-party IT spending activities, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
  • Manage core IT categories, including hardware, software, and professional services.

Requirements

  • Over 10 years of experience in IT procurement, with a proven track record as an IT procurement or category manager.
  • Experience in running competitive tenders and contract negotiations.
  • Strong exposure to completing value-added procurement programs.
  • Good understanding of complex banking and trading software license and managed service agreements.
  • Excellent negotiation skills for large and complex IT procurement agreements.
  • Knowledge of IT products and services.
  • Understanding of financial management, contracts, and legal issues.

What We Offer

As an IT Procurement Category Manager at McGregor Boyall, you will have the opportunity to work with a market-leading FS client, collaborating with a range of departmental managers and senior stakeholders. You will be based in a hybrid capacity, working up to 3 days per week in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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