Procurement Category Manager - Technology

East Midlands Permanent £60,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
Procurement Category Manager - Procurement and Contracts Manager - Retail - Consumer Midlands£60,000- £75,000
  • Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Procurement - Technology - IT
  • Retail - Consumer Goods - Midlands

About Our Client

A large retailer that has a strong reputation with lots of opportunity to develop and grow as a procurement and category specialist.

Job Description

As a Procurement Category Manager, you will lead on all end to end procurement across SW/ HW and services.

- Assessing and mitigating risks associated with IT procurement.
- Identifying opportunities for cost savings in the IT procurement process.
- Developing procurement strategies and plans.
- Managing supplier relationships multiple stakeholders and contract negotiations.
- Overseeing all aspects of IT procurement, from request for proposal to contract execution.
- Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
- Monitoring market trends and supplier performance.
- Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain department to achieve objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Procurement Category Manager (Technology) should have:

  • A strong understanding of category management, ideally IT / technology procurement strategies and plans.
  • Experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.
  • Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures.
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
  • A knack for identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Ability to monitor market trends and assess supplier performance.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package.
  • A vibrant and friendly company culture that values hard work and innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a forward thinking business
Contact
Katie Martin
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6714775
Phone number
+44 113 388 9061

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Retail
Location
East Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katie Martin
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9061
Job reference
JN-042025-6714775