Job type
PermanentLocation
Bolton / hybridWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
InsurancePay
£80,000–85,000 + bonus
IT Category Manager FTC with a multinational business who have an excellent reputation - up to £85K + bonus
IT Category Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Bolton (hybrid, 2-3 days on-site per week)
Contract Duration: 9–12 months
Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum + bonus
About the Role:
Are you experienced in IT procurement, supporting initiatives such as software, unified Communications, SaaS, digital data, and cloud migration? Hays are partnered with a leading financial services organisation who are seeking an IT Category Manager to join their Procurement team on a fixed-term contract. In this role, you will manage and implement the UK & Ireland Procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather, assess, and challenge business requirements.
- Coordinate the delivery of processes and initiatives, establishing best-in-class policies, processes, or services.
- Develop and implement the Category Strategy with the support of global colleagues.
- Manage Procurement processes, policies, and procedures (e.g., RFP, RFI).
- Negotiate and implement contracts for IT Categories.
- Understand budget approaches with Finance and business budget owners .
- Utilise procurement tools and best practices to increase efficiency and quality, contributing to procurement savings and KPI objectives.
What You’ll Bring:
- Recent experience in supporting IT procurement initiatives, including software, unified communications, SaaS, digital data, and cloud migration.
- Experience supporting a broader range of indirect categories.
- A team player focused on ensuring the success and respect of the procurement team across different functions.
- CIPS qualifications would be desirable
- An understanding of FCA / PRA regulations
What's on offer:
- Competitive annual salary up to £85,000, dependent on experience
- Annual company and performance-based bonus
- Private health insurance
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
- Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
- Employee discounts
- Gym benefits
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