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The Senior IT Category Manager shall be responsible for managing and optimizing sourcing processes within the IT category. This includes strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, cost optimization, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and IT requirements. The role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders including IT budget holders, Legal, and Third Party Risk Management.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
1. Category Strategy
* Support the development and execution of the sourcing strategy for the IT category.
* Ensure alignment with business objectives and the IT roadmap.
* Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities.
* Drive innovation and identify cost-saving opportunities.
1. Sourcing & Procurement
* Support sourcing activities including defining business needs, developing requirements, and creating business cases.
* Develop IT category strategy and plans based on market analysis of vendors and solutions.
* Support contract owners with RFX activities.
* Negotiate contracts.
* Identify potential risks related to vendors and develop mitigation strategies.
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with colleagues across IT functions and the IT Vendor Manager.
* Collaborate with Legal and Third Party Risk Management departments.
* Work with IT leadership to assess procurement needs and implement necessary resources.
* Coordinate with budget owners to ensure transparency of procurement spend.
3. Skills and Abilities
* Collaborative mentality with a success-sharing approach across categories.
* Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
* Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong commercial acumen.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Knowledge and Experience
* Extensive knowledge of IT category management, including infrastructure and software.
* Proven experience in developing IT sourcing strategies.
* Track record of negotiating high-value IT contracts.
5. Professional Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent experience.
* CIPS Level 6 diploma or equivalent in procurement.
6. Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities
* Meet competency requirements through training and adherence to policies.
* Identify conflicts of interest and report breaches or risks.
* Prioritize customer fairness in all business processes.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Technology, Information and Internet
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