Head of IT Category Management / Head of IT Procurement

My clients who are a leading technology driven business are currently recruiting for a Head of IT Category Management / Head of IT Procurement to join on a permanent basis in Whiteley (hybrid working arrangements 2-3 days in the office per week).

Role - Head of IT Category Management / Head of IT Procurement

Location - Whiteley - hybrid working (2-3 days onsite per week)

Type - Permanent

Salary - £82,000-£92,000 + car allowance + bonus + leading benefits package

Key responsibilities of the Head of IT Category Management / Head of IT Procurement role will include not be limited to:

• Lead and prioritise team resources to effectively deliver end-to-end supply chain activity and projects to time and budget, in line with agreed category strategies and aligned to organisational governance, policy and process.
• Define, create, implement and regularly review global, business-wide supply chain category and commodity strategies in line with the organisation's overall business strategy for nominated spend areas.
• Ensure effective supplier onboarding is undertaken, supplier capability and resilience are continuously reviewed, and appropriate due diligence is maintained and monitored across the defined spend area.
• Manage category performance by delivering demonstrable value improvement, including tangible cost savings, risk reduction, service enhancement and quality improvement across the spend in remit.
• Ensure that contractual relationships with suppliers are developed, managed and measured in accordance with the organisation's supplier performance and relationship management framework, and that appropriate, auditable standards, controls and governance are in place. Ensure all contracts remain legally and ethically compliant.
• Ensure category, contractual and project targets and objectives relating to cost, delivery, quality and service are met and reported as required.
• Build and develop strong, collaborative internal and external relationships (aligned to ISO 44001 principles) to provide support and guidance, ensure business requirements are understood and fulfilled, and to optimise overall category performance.
• Provide effective coaching, mentoring and leadership to team members.
• Lead on project or bid-specific supply chain activity in alignment with category strategies.
• Lead or actively support wider supply chain projects and organisational initiatives as required.

Key skills and experience required for Head of IT Category Management / Head of IT Procurement and not limited to:

• Supply Chain & Procurement professional with extensive IT category and contract management experience.
• Proven leadership experience in managing a team.
• Well versed in the application of best practice procurement processes and tools.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, including project management.
• Eligibility to gain UK Security Clearance (SC Level).

Demonstrable knowledge and skill in:

• Proven track record in managing multi-million pound complex contract negotiations across all areas of spend (typically up to £80m).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with proven ability of influencing at senior levels.
• Delivery of value improvement and specifically 'bottom line' savings.
• Within "blue chip" & FTSE 100 companies.
• Regulated business requirements.

To apply for this Head of IT Category Management / Senior IT Category Manager / Head of IT Procurement / Senior IT Procurement Manager candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.