Category Manager (Procurement) - SC Cleared

SC Cleared - Category Manager (Procurement) - Inside IR35 - Hybrid 2/3 days per week Leading finance house are looking for a talent and driven Commercial Category manager, this role will form part of a high performing support function enabling stakeholders to deliver commercial activity from the standard Hardware & software activities to incude negotiating with key suppliers to drive continuous improvements in a dynamic, fast paced and positive working environment. Delivering value is at the heart of our commercial mission and we need you. You will be responsible for: - Delivering end to end commercial support in order to maintain a comprehensive procurement pipeline. - Working with stakeholders to agree & prioritise commercial activity alongside ensuring optimum collaboration and delivery. - Supporting to deliver end-to-end sourcing as defined and agreed within the pipeline, chairing workshops to agree strategies. - Working with Finance to identify and realise benefits within both procurements and awarded contracts. - Making efficient and consistent use of eProcurement systems. - Driving sustainability in the category, working closely with Subject Matter Specialists to identify opportunities. - Identifying and driving savings and efficiencies. - Maintaining commercial trackers including but not limited to: waivers, savings, project pipelines, contract records and sourcing events on the Procurement e-portal. - Ensuring information flows (e.g. supplier intelligence) and communication channels between Procurement and the business are maintained. Knowledge, Skills and Experiencerequired - Experience of building a robust commercial pipeline of activity including identifying routes to market and opportunities - You will have run/supported in the running of technology procurements. - Strong Experience in running a pipeline of commercial activity, delivering innovative commercial solutions through the application of strategic sourcing techniques and use of relevant systems in the Technology category. - Experience of PCR-level public procurement, including using public-sector frameworks. - Experience of working in a customer focused environment on whole project life cycles operating in an ever changing and fast paced environment. - MCIPS qualification (or working towards) Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Donna Lenihan via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment