Category Manager IT Services

Robert Walters ,
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Salary: £70000 - £80000 per annum

Overview

An excellent opportuntiy has arisen for a Category Manager IT services for my Global financial services client based at theur Sheffield HQ. Main Purpose of the Role On a global basis, lead strategy and planning for a Procurement sub-category to deliver competitive advantage for the business through cost savings, lifecycle value generation, demand management and innovation. The role will support the Global Category Manager covering all IT spend within their respective sub-category. With specific category knowledge, this will be achieved through the creation and continual review of robust and forward-looking category plans that use the full range of supply and demand-side levers, with a spend over £500 million The role is required to identify new outsourcing opportunities and assess their relevance and potential value to the organization in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Global Category Manager. Skills/Experience Required: Significant experience within IT procurement ideally within the IT Services category Depth of experience in IT consulting, systems integration services managed services and resourcing Category Management. Experience in leading negotiations and managing large value procurement Having worked within complex, multi layered organisations and worked to the pace and drive required. Degree qualified or CIPS related qualifications. If you are interested click apply or contact Lee Carey for further information This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89828310