IT Procurement Category Manager
About The Role:Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced IT Procurement professional to join the OCS Indirect Procurement Team.With an aggressive growth strategy both through organic and acquisitions, this is an exciting time to join OCS.Key Responsibilities:Create a category strategy for long term planning, negotiation, and compliance.Highlighting risks and issues with current contracts, identifying and implementing improvements.Manage and implement SLAs and KPIs with suppliers to drive supplier performance.Regular supplier engagement and management, building strategic, value-adding relationships.Managing and running end-to-end sourcing activities and supporting the Head of Indirect Procurement in high-risk/value opportunities.About You:Have a broad IT skills base, experience in SaaS solutions, Networks, and Telecoms would be useful.Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and C suiteAdvise on the sourcing strategy, and be accountable for end to end strategic sourcing process.Understand supplier markets relating to Technology and through this bring knowledge, innovation and opportunity to deliver commercial advantage to OCSGood communication and influencing skills.Results-driven with the ability to multi-task and prioritise.Delivering cost reduction through procurement activities as well as mitigating inflation to improve EBITDA performance.Experience in SRM. (Supplier Relationship Management) Working towards MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essentialAbout The Company:OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of 2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.Why Work for OCS Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people. Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career. Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)How to Apply:If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.Vacancy ID61007All LocationsIpswichAll Locations is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryCompetitiveBusiness UnitCorporate / Central SupportHours Per Week37.5Working Days Per Week (e.g. Monday - Friday)Not SpecifiedWorking DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridayWorking Days is a required fieldIs a Driving License Required Not Specified