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Category Manager (IT)

Vacancy Title: Category Manager (IT)
Contract Type: Contract
Location: Cheshire
Industry:
Salary: £60000 - £80000 per annum
Start Date: 2024-09-23
REF: J91980862
Contact Name: Jake Brogan
Contact Email: jake.brogan@russell-taylor.co.uk
Vacancy Published: about 1 month ago

Vacancy Description

Category Manager - IT

Cheshire

Fixed Term Contract - 18 months

Our client is a leading Oil and Gas company, and they are looking to expand their team with a skilled and dedicated IT Category Manager.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave (increases with service),
• 10% Company contribution pension, rising to 15% with service,
• Private medical insurance,
• Holiday purchase,
• Free canteen,
• Free secure on-site parking,
• Access to Employee assistance programmes with a range of discounts.

What you'll be doing?

· Develop an IT Category Strategy
· Work within the Category management team
· Document all risks associated and update the department risk register
· Ensure all savings and value are tracked through SAP ARIBA
· You'll prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports
· 3RD party stakeholders and Oversees stakeholder engagement
· Ability to influence the stakeholders associated to the Category of spend

What you'll need?

· Relevant CIPS
· Technical/ Business Degree
· 7-10 years' worth of Purchasing experience in related role (ideally IT)
· Proven track record in Negotiation and supplier Relationship Management
· ERP Systems Knowledge (SAP) and (SAP ARIBA)

Don't worry if the CV is not up to date, just apply, and we can look at that later.


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