Procurement Category Manager

4 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom 1st Executive Ltd Full time
Category Lead IT Job Description

Role: Category Lead IT

Location: Hybrid [Reading Office 2 days]

Salary: £800 - £850 p/d Outside IR35

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Category Lead IT to join our team at 1st Executive Ltd. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for driving and managing multimillion-pound procurement projects, leading the development of category strategies, and identifying cost savings opportunities.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of IT procurement and be able to analyze spend and contracts to identify areas for cost reduction. You will work closely with business stakeholders to develop and implement category strategies that deliver demonstrable cost savings to the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of category strategies within assigned categories to identify cost savings opportunities
  • Analyze spend and contracts to identify areas for cost reduction
  • Work with business stakeholders to develop and implement category strategies that deliver cost savings
  • Provide direction, guidance, and coaching to Category Managers to secure successful delivery
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Commercial and procurement experience
  • Strategic knowledge of procurement, particularly in IT
  • Ability to analyze data and identify cost savings opportunities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you are a motivated and experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge, please apply today.



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