Interim IT Infrastructure Category Manager £700pd

An exciting interim opportunity for a Category Manager, with strong IT Infrastructure experience, to join a FTSE listed Financial Services organisation, during a period of significant transformation.

This is a 6-month contract, offering up to £700 per day (umbrella, inside IR35), working from home and in London.

The Role:

As IT Infrastructure Category Manager, you will be responsible across Hardware, Networks, Data centres and Hosting.

You will be required to build robust relationships with senior-level stakeholders , in a fast-paced, Change environment.

This is a blended role, where you will develop and implement a procurement strategy, as well as driving the delivery of savings for the Infrastructure category.

Requirements:

• Significant IT Procurement experience, particularly contract negotiation and strategy delivery in IT Infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging and influencing stakeholders to C-Suite level.
• Strong ability to develop and executive Procurement Strategy.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience within large, matrix organisations.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com