IT Category Buyer- Employment, career opportunity in UK

Job Title:   IT Category Buyer
Job Type:    Permanent
Location:    Hampshire
Start Date:    ASAP
Salary:    £35000.00 - £42000.00 pa + pension 11%
Ref No:    238598-PMC143662_940113


IT Category Buyer - (Hampshire Area)
Our client is a unique organisation as they are a specialist in the Defence and related Industries. They are a major Defence Contractor.
They are looking for a real Procurement professional in solving unique problems. They are looking for a Flexible, Purchasing professional who can purchase a range of different IT / technology (hardware, software and Telecoms) plus IT outsourced services that will in part provide support the business and to some varied and incredibly diverse contracts. Your purchasing expertise will be stretch to the fullest in providing IT and technology to some unique and intriguing opportunities.
You will be accountable for the execution of end to end procurement processes, including data collection, enquiry document preparation, negotiation, contract award, contract management and supplier relationship management. In addition, the role includes managing communication with suppliers and internal customers. The Category Buyer, as part of the Procurement team, will be expected to lead other initiatives, when required, that contributes to organisational goals.
Scope of Spend. £10m+ spend per annum.

Key Accountabilities:
-Data collection and analysis for projects.
-Commodity research and spend analysis.
-Building of strong relationships with key internal stakeholders
-Provides guidance on best practice sourcing to the organisation
-Stays up-to-date about customers' needs and expectations.
-Bid management to include development of sourcing strategy, stakeholder mapping and engagement, bid solicitation, contract negotiation and award, and on-going supplier governance.
-Execution of sourcing plans, especially implementation of change programs involving new suppliers or spend practice.
-Sourcing of one-off, high value transactions.
-Executes high value purchase orders on internal systems.

Qualifications:
- Relevant business degree (desirable) or equivalent experience
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing or studying towards MCIPS
Experience, Knowledge & skills:
- Previous knowledge and experience within IT (Hardware, Software and IT services plus IT Outsourced services .Procuring Technology and IT services. (For a variety of projects and programmes)
- Knowledge of procurement systems and infrastructure.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Strong interpersonal communications and the ability to work independently and across multiple functions.
- Proven knowledge of complex contractual arrangements.
- Problem solving ability, detail oriented ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Independent worker with high degree of professionalism and integrity.
- Highly results oriented. Keeps the organisation on track and delivery focused.
- Comfortably relates to many different types of people at all levels.

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