Software Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Illuminet Solutions Full time

Are you an experienced Software Category Manager with Technology Procurement experience?

Are you confident in defining, constructing, and managing complex contracts?

My client, a retail giant, is on the lookout for a **Software Category Manager** for a **period of 6 months(Inside IR35)**to be accountable for sourcing activity across multiple specialist categories. The individual will also lead negotiations with all levels of stakeholders (up to VP level) and be responsiblefor high value contracts (£1m+) and end to end category plans. Due to the nature of the business, the applicant will have prior exposure to busy environments working within large organisations to fully appreciate the scope of this role, as well as ideallypossessing good working knowledge of the Technology market and underlying cost and commercial constructs.

**About you**:

- Strong Stakeholder Management ability.
- Exceptional communication skills (written & verbal).
- Demonstratable Technology Procurement experience.
- Experienced in Lead Sourcing Processes.
- Have detailed knowledge of the technology supplier market and underlying cost and commercial models.
- Able to work in an agile manner to flex and support the business needs in a fast-paced transformation environment.
- Experienced in negotiating contracts and influencing/challenging decisions.
- **Desirably**experience within the Retail/Logistics space.

My clients’ offices are located in **Leeds,** but require no more than one to three days a month on-site.

**Software Category Manager - 6 Month Contract (inside IR35)



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