Senior IT Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom DHL GBS (UK) Limited Full time

About DHL Group and EMEA IT Sourcing:

DHL Group is a global logistics and supply chain leader, employing over 580,000 people in 220 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect people and improve lives through innovative logistics and supply chain solutions.

We are seeking an experienced procurement professional to join our EMEA IT sourcing team as a Senior IT Category Manager. In this role, you will work closely with divisional partners to enable their regional IT strategy and drive vendor performance.

Your key responsibilities will include managing international sourcing events, establishing strong relationships with divisional colleagues, vendors, and opinion leaders, identifying sourcing opportunities through spend analysis tools, planning and managing complex negotiations, driving performance and value from key suppliers, and establishing an IT portfolio for your lead countries and divisions.

You should have:

  • A university degree
  • At least 4 years of relevant work experience in IT/Technology procurement, consulting, project management, or sales in a multi-national corporation
  • Experience with procurement best-practices, including category management, RFPs, negotiations, contracting, etc.

The ideal candidate should be:

  • A customer-focused individual with the ability to understand business needs and influence senior stakeholders
  • A strong negotiator with proven experience in setting negotiation strategies and conducting negotiations
  • A passionate self-starter with high integrity and ethics
  • Have good knowledge of commercial agreement structures and legal terms
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with proficiency in German/Dutch/Swedish/Polish a plus

Salary: €70,000 - €90,000 per annum, depending on experience

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and world-class benefits
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A fantastic working environment with a diverse and inclusive team


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