IT Category Lead

1 week ago


City Of London, United Kingdom Cedar Full time

The Business:

A global technology business going through a procurement restructure/growth journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver key strategic IT Procurement projects with large complex spend. Software will be the key focus looking at Tier 1 relationships such as AWS, Microsoft, ServiceNow etc. Spend per project could vary from c.£20m to £200m
  • Challenge stakeholders to a senior level in the right way in order to drive the procurement agenda and achieve positive, 'value-add' results
  • Drive a Procurement agenda into a growing space i.e. being proactive and taking hold and ownership of opportunities, shaping deals and driving governance, often within tight timescales
  • Opportunity Assessment: Define global IT procurement strategy through spend analysis and identifying opportunities to drive economies of scale

Key Skills:

  • For this role we are looking for a 'doer' who will be hands on in the delivery of large-scale IT procurement projects driving savings
  • Able to navigate a multi-regional environment in a business with global reach
  • Resilience is key - able to challenge key stakeholders to achieve a positive result
  • Have a strong track record within the IT category, ideally in SaaS and Software
  • Someone who understands what 'best in class' procurement looks like and can bring new ideas to the table
  • An ability to develop and implement category strategy
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • CIPS/Degree or equivalent qualification would be a nice to have

What is in it for you?

  • Excellent development and progression opportunities in a team that focuses on internal growth
  • A mature environment where you will have a strong support network from leadership
  • Autonomy to drive your own projects
  • Remote working


Desired Skills and Experience


The Business:
A global technology business going through a procurement restructure/growth journey.

Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver key strategic IT Procurement projects with large complex spend. Software will be the key focus looking at Tier 1 relationships such as AWS, Microsoft, ServiceNow etc. Spend per project could vary from c.£20m to £200m
* Challenge stakeholders to a senior level in the right way in order to drive the procurement agenda and achieve positive, 'value-add' results
* Drive a Procurement agenda into a growing space i.e. being proactive and taking hold and ownership of opportunities, shaping deals and driving governance, often within tight timescales
* Opportunity Assessment: Define global IT procurement strategy through spend analysis and identifying opportunities to drive economies of scale

Key Skills:
* For this role we are looking for a 'doer' who will be hands on in the delivery of large-scale IT procurement projects driving savings
* Able to navigate a multi-regional environment in a business with global reach
* Resilience is key - able to challenge key stakeholders to achieve a positive result
* Have a strong track record within the IT category, ideally in SaaS and Software
* Someone who understands what 'best in class' procurement looks like and can bring new ideas to the table
* An ability to develop and implement category strategy
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment
* CIPS/Degree or equivalent qualification would be a nice to have

What is in it for you?
* Excellent development and progression opportunities in a team that focuses on internal growth
* A mature environment where you will have a strong support network from leadership
* Autonomy to drive your own projects
* Remote working

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