We are PXC, the UK’s largest provider of wholesale connectivity. Our vision is to be the UK’s 1 wholesale platform, a one-stop shop provider of connectivity, voice, cloud and security underpinned by the UK’s most robust, secure, resilient and reliable network. Born from the combination of Virtual1 and TalkTalk’s wholesale services and national network business, we operate across our 3 core sites (Salford, London and Skopje, North Macedonia). Our mission is clear, to be the UK’s best company to work for and best to work with. We believe this success is driven by the power of our employees. We empower our people to become true experts in their field who embody our values every day: we care; we challenge; we commit. About The Role Due to department growth, we are looking for an experienced Category/ Procurement Manager with a background in IT Procurement. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Procurement and senior stakeholders and directly influence customer experience. Key Responsibilities Responsibility for a category of spend and developing a strategy to support the overall business initiatives that provides a platform for continuous cost reduction and improved supplier performance. Ensure the commercial and contractual relationships and frameworks are created and adhered to. Focus the sourcing activities on the areas of most value to the business in terms of spend, risk and service provision. Own and implement an agreed purchasing strategy, developing, extending and changing it as necessary. Manage Stakeholder relations to influence spend synergies. Make recommendations for new initiatives and concepts. Manage the commercial aspects of the relationship within the category with suppliers and define the supplier KPIs and SLG’s for contract development. Work with stakeholders on their forecasted projects for future buying requirements. Communicate with stakeholders and management to ensure that the Purchasing strategy, approach and process for category is understood, agreed and complied with. Ensure agreed savings targets are delivered and customer satisfaction requirements are met. Requirements: Solid procurement experience within IT/Telecoms area including experience with hardware and software vendors Experience of negotiating complex software delivery engagements covering resources, hardware and software. Experience building successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders on all levels An influencer with skill in internal and external negotiations Excellent communication and presentation skills Commercial understanding and the ability to manage complex contracts Negotiation, leadership and decision-making skills Enthusiastic and motivated team player who contributes to a positive team dynamic Background in telecoms would be an added advantage How we look after our employees Our brand new “PXC Flex” benefit launched in January 2025, which includes Flex30, an additional 30 hours* of leave every year for you to use how you wish Our hybrid working policy offers you flexibility to work from home as well as connecting with your colleagues in one of our accessible and collaborative office spaces A starting holiday allowance of 25 days* holiday and up to 10 extra days* leave via our holiday purchase scheme Free private healthcare for all employees, competitive pension scheme and the opportunity to earn bonus Free broadband for all employees plus gifts for major life events such as marriages and births Flexible salary sacrifice scheme including dental, gym plus a huge range of shopping and leisure discounts so you can save even more cash A range of inclusive employee networks to help integrate employees into life at PXC (* Days and hours are based on a full-time employee’s working pattern and leave is pro-rated for part-time employee) A t PXC, we know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our workplace to reflect the communities and customer we serve. Being inclusive is part of our DNA; we are all 100% human, and we create a culture where you can truly be yourself. We’re also not your usual 9-5. We are a dynamic workplace and we want to talk to you about how you like to work.