1. Procurement Manager - Tech - Senior Buyer - IT Category
2. Portsmouth - Hybrid - Utilities
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established organisation known for delivering essential services to the community. This medium-sized company is committed to innovation and efficiency in its operations, offering a stable and supportive work environment in Portsmouth
Job Description
As Category Manager - Senior Buyer of IT you will support in managing category plans, identifying initiatives that maximise value and minimise commercial risk. You will oversee a portfolio of IT suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement and added value throughout the contract lifecycle. Your market insight and category expertise will support stakeholders and inform sourcing strategies, while your leadership in tenders and negotiations will ensure regulatory compliance and value delivery.Key Responsibilities
3. Develop and continually improve procurement best practices across the full lifecycle (end to end procurement's)
4. Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, influencing at senior levels.
5. Deliver exceptional customer service and clear, proactive communication.
6. Drive continuous improvement in procurement procedures and working practices.
7. Manage IT category spend with high strategic impact, aligned to business goals.
8. Develop and implement category and demand strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
9. Lead commercial activities across the sourcing lifecycle, minimising total cost of ownership.
10. Collaborate with business leaders to reduce costs through standardisation and aggregation.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Category Manager - IT Senior Buyer should have:
11. Strong knowledge of procurement and supply chain management principles.
12. Must have proven experience in managing IT, digital, tech -related procurement categories ( buyer or category manager).
13. Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
14. Ability to conduct market research and data analysis effectively.
15. Good understanding of the
16. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
17. Relevant qualifications in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
18. Ideally you will have knowledge and experience of regulated procurement procedures (either UCR, PCR or PA23)
19. CIPS or MCIPS qualified; or alternative qualifications in transferable expertise ( training will be given)
20. Ideally project management experience or qualifications.
What's on Offer
21. Competitive salary approx. £55,000 - £66,000 per annum + excellent benefits
22. Cycle to Work Scheme.
23. Health Cash Plan to support your well-being.
24. Permanent role with opportunities for growth and development.
If you have worked within utilities, regulated environment or public sector within procurement then please apply ASAPIf you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Category Manager - IT Senior Buyer - within the utilities sector, we encourage you to apply now!