IT Category Lead

**Role Information**

Sciensus are seeking an IT Category Lead. Reporting into the Head of Procurement, this is a hybrid working role, coming into our Burton office at least 2 days a week

You will be responsible for IT category management, procurement and contractual support with a focus on ICT & Digital.

We will expect you to drive cost effective strategies and ensure supplier performance aligns with business goals, all whilst building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.

Your Skills and Knowledge

A proven track record in managing end-to-end procurement's including negotiations, sourcing and supplier management

Ability to manage an IT Procurement Category/ Subcategories HW/ SW, networks and outsourcing,

Contractual and commercial negotiation of multi-year IT contracts with a deep understanding of SaaS agreements, Software licensing models, pricing structures, and IT licensing and services agreements.

Proven experience with ability to advise senior management on all procurement / contract/ supply chain matters

Strong background in building and executing long-term category and subcategory strategies aligned to overall business objectives.

Experience in managing complex IT projects and contract negotiations with Tier 1 IT vendors.

Experience in conducting SRM activity with Strategic IT suppliers including structured supplier performance reviews and governance frameworks and managing the associated risks identified.

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and gain commitment from diverse business functions and senior leadership.

Solid understanding of contract review, negotiation and analytical skills, ensuring alignment with business strategies and risk mitigation requirements

Preference for CIPS or similar professional qualification.

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**Who we are?**

Sciensus is a leading European life sciences organisation with over 30 years of experience, helping over 240,000 patients a year gain access to beneficial treatments and life-changing medicines. We empower patients with digital tools like the Sciensus Intouch app, to take control of their treatments, report on symptoms and quality of life, and access support through their care journey. We blend this with personalised support services from our team of over 700 licensed clinical staff. Whether we’re delivering cancer treatment in someone’s home or showing patients how to self-administer medicines, the human-touch care we provide helps patients make the most of their treatment.

**What do we offer our people?**

We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do. Additional to a competitive salary, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Yearly pay reviews
- Contribution based pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)
- Private medical (after qualifying period)
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Annual company event
- In the Burton Upon Trent office we have an onsite gym, canteen, prayer room, and quiet room

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**Our Values**

We are committed to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint. We are constantly working on new initiatives, some of our more recent ones include working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of our vans with lower CO2 emission models. For information on other projects and our wider approach to sustainability please visit our corporate website.