Category Manager - Technology - Management Consultancy

Global Management Consultancy - Magic Circle Law Firm Client - Procurement Manager (Software/IT) - Manchester X 2 days pw - Rapid Expansion - £75-85k + Package

My client is a global Management Consultancy specialising in the professional services division. They are currently business partnering with a Global Magic Circle Law Firm on a transformation project they are currently undertaking. They are now seeking a Procurement Manager to join the team and work on exciting pipeline projects and become an SME in technology procurement.

This role will have you joining an expanding team, currently at 15 and looking to grow beyond 30 heads by the end of the year. You would be working hand in hand with the Senior Technology Category Manager and report to the Senior Manager/Client Lead for several key accounts. You will manage critical supplier relationships, lead sourcing lifecycle for acquisitions of IT equipment, software licensing, and more.

This is a full-time hybrid position located in Manchester 2 days per week in their stunning offices with on-sight gym, food and drinks and other little perks!

What you will be doing as a Procurement Manager:

• Deliver business value by managing IT projects or contracts of varying complexity and creating long-term category strategies.
• Lead the sourcing lifecycle, including requirements gathering, RFPs, and coordination of pricing and contracting processes.
• Partner with the Technology business unit to lead contract negotiations, involve necessary resources (security and technology SMEs), and execute contracting and approval processes.
• Advise internal stakeholders with expertise in procurement, technology capabilities, and category insights.
• Analyse data related to market trends, vendor capabilities, product and pricing information, and procurement spend.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of information

If you are a procurement specialist with experience in the IT/Technology space then it would be great to hear from you. Please send your CV to jobssc@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

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