IT CATEGORY MANAGER | GLOBAL RETAIL GIANT
- Employer
- Bramwith Consulting
- Location
- Hertfordshire
- Salary
- GBP70000 - GBP85000 per annum +
- Closing date
- 26 Apr 2023
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- Specialist Area
- Category management
- Job Level
- Manager
- Sector
- Retail
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- CIPS Membership
- CIPS member, Non CIPS member
Job Details
IT CATEGORY MANAGER | GLOBAL RETAIL GIANT | SOURCING & IT PROCUREMENT | FORTUNE 500 COMPANY | £70k - 85k + LUCRATIVE BONUS & STOCK OPTIONS + CAR ALLOWANCE | HERTFORDSHIRE
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact - JobsOE@bramwithconsulting.co.uk
This client is a reputable market leader and a highly competitive, positive disruptor within the fashion & homeware retail industry. This client is a Fortune 500 company experiencing rapid and sustained growth, acquiring over $35 billion in revenue across their global portfolio of 500+ stores and online presence. This is a unique opportunity for IT Procurement Professionals, IT Category Manager's or Senior Buyer's looking to take a step up to work for a globally recognized firm with a wealth of industry leading knowledge, experience and technical know-how.
The firm has fostered longstanding relationships with over 20,000 vendors in more than 100 countries. This business operates on a dynamic and flexible business model which embraces change and has no barriers between departments. This leading retail firm envisions themselves as Procurement innovators, leveraging information from their worldwide buying presence and they possess the financial muscle to invest in future business growth and development.
Culture is at the heart of this organisation operates, this client values integrity, innovative thinking, relationship building and crucially fosters a unique culture encouraging effective teamwork and an engaging, collaborative environment. This IT Category Manager role is based in Hertfordshire and is offering a Salary of £70 - £85k with a lucrative package (Bonus, Stock Options & Car Allowance).
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
This client is looking for an IT Category Manager possessing leadership qualities and the ability to be forward-thinking, organised and agile when finding solutions and working under pressure in an everchanging global environment.
Category Management
- Executing the Global Category plan via the Strategic Sourcing methodology.
- Developing and evolving product or service requirements relating to the IT Procurement such as Network, Telecoms, Hardware, Software, Technology.
- Maximising IT Procurement opportunities to leverage larger pools of sourcing to increase savings.
- Prepare and execute a regional negotiation plan relating to the IT Procurement Category.
- Identify, develop and incorporate innovative products and services through IT Procurement.
- Raise market innovation for the IT Category and brings applicable ideas to the business for testing, cost modelling and performance measurement.
Supplier Management
- Vendor Management - Managing IT Procurement and the commercial element of supplier relationships.
- Understanding trade-offs of risk, quality, and cost, and be able to manage each area through supplier management, contracting, and negotiations.
KEY SKILLS
Degree Qualified | CIPS Desirable | Offshoring & Outsourcing Experience | Strategic Category Sourcing Expertise | IT Category Experience | People Management | Training & Development Skills
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact - JobsOE@bramwithconsulting.co.uk
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Company
Award-winning recruitment specialist with an exclusive global pool of procurement, operations and supply chain talent.
Working with a wide range of small start-ups through to large FTSE 100 businesses, Bramwith Consulting has established a reputation for excellence, delivery and market knowledge.
Our expert consultants, work on both contingency and retained search mandates with clients, advising and assisting them in hiring niche Procurement staff. Our experienced recruiters have proven track records establishing and developing relationships with clients and candidates alike, allowing us to provide the highest calibre of candidates and job opportunities.
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