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Category manager - it

Horsham
Beaumont Select
Category manager
Posted: 1 June
The role

Category Manager – IT | South East | £55-65k | Hybrid ~ Our client is looking for a strategic and innovative professional to join their Procurement team, focusing on IT Category Management. UCR, PCR or PA23 experience preferred..

You will lead and manage end-to-end category plans, identifying initiatives that maximise value and minimise commercial risk.

You will be responsible for a portfolio of IT suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement and added value throughout the contract lifecycle. Your extensive IT category expertise and market insight will support internal stakeholders and inform sourcing strategies.

You will also lead sourcing initiatives, including tenders and negotiations, ensuring value delivery and regulatory compliance.

You will have:

  • Ability to analyse and present complex commercial/contractual data and concepts to a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
  • Solid negotiation, influencing and resolution skills.
  • Outstanding communication skills and customer service ethic with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  • Self-starter – resilient and tenacious under pressure and willingness to develop skills and experience.
  • Experience of strategic sourcing in a multi-stakeholder environment and f working within multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Relevant transferable business and/or supply chain knowledge.
  • Track record in delivering against stretching target.
  • Desirable:

  • Excellent proven commercial and contractual acumen.
  • Knowledge and experience of regulated procurement procedures (either UCR, PCR or PA23)
  • CIPS or MCIPS qualified; or alternative qualifications in transferable expertise.
  • Project management experience or qualifications.
  • Hybrid working with 3 days a week on site.

    Apply Now:
    Take the next step in your career with this exciting Category Manager role. Apply via the site or contact Karen Laker on +44 (0)1403 248448.

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    Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business
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