IT Category Strategy - 12 Month FTC

IT Category Manager - 12 Month FTC - End Use Tech - Strategic

Locations: Preferred is Milton Keynes, but Manchester or Leeds are options for the right candidate

The Business:

A leading global bank - household name.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder management is key - influencing and building relationships to make sure key stakeholders understand 'best in practice' procurement and how their decisions impact the cost base of the business
• Opportunity assessment - identifying areas where savings can be achieved within the IT category area and driving this agenda
• Effective Category Strategy development and implementation within the technology space
• Lead management of category spend within the end use technology and hardware areas
• Lead on supplier selection - ensuring proper due diligence around risk and sustainability as well as being responsible for the contract meeting business needs
• You won't be leading on the actual hands on sourcing, but more on the strategy/stakeholder engagement side

Key Skills:

• Strong knowledge of the IT category, specifically within end use technology and hardware
• Commercial skill-set, able to strategise, advise and project manage
• Excellent ability to influence and foster lasting relationships
• Experience within FS and understanding the environment would be helpful - e.g. an understanding of FCA and PRA reg's
• Strong resilience
• Able to draft and negotiate contracts
  

Desired Skills and Experience
IT Category Manager - 12 Month FTC - End Use Tech - Strategic
Locations: Preferred is Milton Keynes, but Manchester or Leeds are options for the right candidate.
The Business:
A leading global bank - household name.
Key Responsibilities:
* Stakeholder management is key - influencing and building relationships to make sure key stakeholders understand 'best in practice' procurement and how their decisions impact the cost base of the business
* Opportunity assessment - identifying areas where savings can be achieved within the IT category area and driving this agenda
* Effective Category Strategy development and implementation within the technology space
* Lead management of category spend within the end use technology and hardware areas
* Lead on supplier selection - ensuring proper due diligence around risk and sustainability as well as being responsible for the contract meeting business needs
* You won't be leading on the actual hands on sourcing, but more on the strategy/stakeholder engagement side
Key Skills:
* Strong knowledge of the IT category, specifically within end use technology and hardware
* Commercial skill-set, able to strategise, advise and project manage
* Excellent ability to influence and foster lasting relationships
* Experience within FS and understanding the environment would be helpful - e.g. an understanding of FCA and PRA reg's
* Strong resilience
* Able to draft and negotiate contracts