IT Technology - Category Lead (IT Technology - Procurement Lead)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for IT and technology spend, aligning with business objectives and market trends
• Advise and support IT stakeholders on supplier strategy, sourcing options, and commercial models.
• Lead procurement activities such as market analysis, benchmarking, competitive tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ), and supplier negotiations
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier selection, contract negotiation, and post-contract management.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with IT stakeholders and key suppliers, supporting supplier relationship management (SRM) across the technology supplier base
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes.
• Analyze data and industry insights to inform sourcing decisions and optimize supplier performance.
• Support the development of procurement strategy and drive continuous improvement within the category.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, legal, and IT to deliver projects and initiatives on time and within budget
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology markets, trends, and contracting models, including SaaS and cloud services

Qualifications

Key Skills & Qualifications

Personal Attributes

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Additional Information

How will you be rewarded

Skills Required

Data Analysis, Risk Assessment, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Cloud Computing, It Procurement, Cost Optimization