We have an opportunity within our Procurement and Contract Management team for a Category Manager to lead the Information Technology category strategy in a specific business area.
We are Severn Trent, a FTSE100 company that values its people and believes water is wonderful. This role will be at the heart of driving bold technology strategies from a commercial perspective in a fast‑paced, cloud‑first, agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing tenders and contracts within the regulated procurement framework while developing and implementing short‑ and long‑term category strategies that contribute to the department’s savings delivery plan and wider business objectives.
* Developing category knowledge that supports the property & estates team to meet their objectives/business plan and support innovation within the category.
* Working in partnership with key stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve existing contracts and supplier performance.
* Ensuring all procurement is carried out ethically and in compliance with policies.
* Driving supplier relationship and contract management to continuously improve supplier performance.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
* A strong commercial background in a complex, multi‑site organisation.
* The capability to work autonomously and lead new initiatives.
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder‑management skills with the ability to influence and communicate at all levels.
* Experience of purchasing processes including the Utility Contract Regulations (UCR) is desirable.
* Practical knowledge of contractual terms and conditions with sound commercial awareness.
* High level analytical, verbal and presentation skills.
* Experience with SAP Ariba.
* Understanding of category management and proven ability to develop and execute strategies.
* Experience managing complex projects, negotiating and drafting contracts.
What’s In It For You
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
* Annual bonus scheme of up to £2,250 (subject to eligibility).
* Leading pension scheme – double employer contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%).
* Sharesave – discounted share purchase.
* Support for CIPS studies.
* Dedicated training and development through our Academy.
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
* Family‑friendly policies.
* Two paid volunteering days per year.
We can’t wait to hear from you. Please submit an updated CV; we will notify you of the outcome after the closing date.
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