IT Category Manager - £60k plus Benefits
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£50000 - £60000 per annum
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Contact:
Claire Shipman
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Contact email:
claire.shipman@1st-executive.com
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Salary high:
60000
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Salary low:
50000
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Job ref:
CSFSIT_1613046507
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Published:
over 4 years ago
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Expiry date:
2021-03-13
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Startdate:
ASAP
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Consultant:
ConsultantDrop
IT Category Manager - £60k
My client, a leader in Financial Services, is currently recruiting a fantastic opportunity for a driven Category Manager, with experience in IT Security, to join their organisation and lead on Category Strategy and Procurement delivery
This role is paying up to £60k, plus benefits. The main base for this role is the South East, with significant flexibility around remote working.
You will:
- Lead negotiations with major suppliers to agree positive, long-term contracts.
- Manage bids, achieving value for money across systems, software, equipment and components
- Work closely with Senior-level stakeholders to develop and roll out strategic initiatives for the IT Category, to drive improvement and change
- Ensure strong working relationships are maintained with senior stakeholders and major suppliers
- Maintain a strong awareness of the market and suppliers
- Ensure Procurement projects are delivered to time and cost milestones
- Lead risk management and ensure compliance against relevant legislation and requirements
Requirements:
- Full lifecycle experience, carrying out bidding, working closely with supply chain to develop new solutions and carrying out vendor management
- Significant, demonstrable experience in a strategic Procurement role, focusing on IT Security
- Confident engaging with senior level stakeholders and major suppliers
- Strong understanding and experience of business development
This is an urgent requirement, so if interested, please apply asap or contact Claire on claire.shipman@1st-executive.com or 01483213310
