Job Title: Category Manager - ICT - IT Procurement
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Greater London
Start Date; ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £30k - 35k per year + Excellent Benefits
Ref No: 129711-CAMN1075920
Central London
£30,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Benefits
Role Profile
The ICT Category Manager will be responsible for the management of the category, with overall responsibility for aggregating spend managed under centrally-negotiated agreements as well as delivering savings for the category.
In addition to the above, the post holder will be responsible for the management, and continuous commercial improvement of the existing category agreements and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the management of the category, with the following focus:
* Source plans: Development and management of the category source plan(s) including creation and delivery of new contracts
* Managed spend: Meet or exceed target of centrally managed spend through leveraged agreements
* Savings:
* Identify and implement aggregation and other cost improvement initiatives
* Develop and agree Benefits Methodologies for all cost improvement projects; deliver, report and evidence all category savings
* Meet or exceed annual savings target for the category
* Supplier Relationship Management: Develop supplier plans, conduct supplier reviews, introduce relevant KPIs and implement supplier improvement plans as required.
* Contract Management: Manage contracts (including charges and contract change notices) and maximise benefit of contracts in line with best practice
* Category Knowledge Management: Develop and maintain knowledge of the category, including analysis of Public Sector spend
* Customer Relationship Management: Identify key stakeholders at Department level and establish communication plan, including stakeholder forums for key areas of spend
* Catalogues: Develop, implement and manage commodity catalogues
* Management Information: On-time delivery of MI from managed suppliers. Analysis, validation and reporting of managed spend and savings.
Skills and Experiences
* Knowledge and experience of procurement and category management
* IT category knowledge and expertise
* Commercial acumen including proven delivery of savings
* Analytical and problem solving skills
* Understanding of EU procurement legislation
* Stakeholder management skills, including ability to engagement and influencing in complex customer and supplier environments
* Ability to relate business strategy into deliverable business solutions and operational delivery outputs
* Strong inter-personal and influencing skills
* Delivery focused approach with strong drive and determination
* Written and verbal communication skills including presentations
* Good project management ability.
Our Client
Leading Public Sector organisation based in Central London.
Remuneration
£30,000 - £35,000 + Excellent Benefits
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Procurement, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit [URL removed]
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