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Procurement Category Manager IT

Boston Hale

London

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Category Manager (IT) to join a prestigious London-based University. This role is pivotal in delivering significant business benefits through strategic procurement activities. The ideal candidate will possess a CIPS qualification or be working towards it, with a strong understanding of public contracts regulations. You will lead contract development, manage supplier relationships, and implement category strategies, all while showcasing your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. If you're driven and ready to make a difference in procurement, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in public contracts regulations and end-to-end procurement.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and monitoring of contracts.
  • Define and implement category strategy for procurement.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Commercial Acumen
Financial Acumen

Education

CIPS Qualification (MCIPS or working towards)

Job description

Procurement Category Manager IT

Location: London, The Leather Market, LM.11.2.1, Weston Street London GB EC4A 3BG

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Type: Contract

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join as Procurement Category Manager (IT) within a London based University, charged with delivering significant business benefits across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be MCIPS qualified or working towards it with demonstrable public contracts regulations knowledge. A successful track record of delivering outstanding value, together with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills are all essential for this role.

Key Duties
  • Leading the development, procurement and monitoring of contracts
  • Defining, developing and implementing category strategy
  • Providing advice and guidance and leading procurement activities
  • Managing key supplier relationships
Required Qualifications
  • Previous public contracts regulations experience and applying to the management of end-to-end procurement activity
  • Experience of delivering IT procurement solutions
  • CIPS (ideally MCIPS) qualification or studying towards
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others across the business and have excellent communication skills
  • Ability to demonstrate commercial and financial acumen, must be able to articulate the benefits of defined procurement process

If you think you have the drive, determination and experience required to fulfil this role then we would like to hear from you. Please apply now!

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Boston Hale is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

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