Category Manager - Workforce Sourcing

Key Responsibilities

• On a global basis, lead strategy and planning for IT Professional Services, delivering cost savings, lifecycle value generation, demand management and innovation.
• Accountable for commercial & contract negotiations with small, medium and large IT Services & Consultancy Suppliers.
• Supporting the creation of sub-category strategies and plans.
• Managing global strategic tenders within the IT Professional Services category.
• Develop influential senior level stakeholder relationships.
• Driving business outcomes and behaviours with subject matter expertise to drive value through the category planning lifecycle.
• Constantly monitoring supplier market and identify opportunities resulting from new product offerings
• Continually monitoring buying channel compliance for the business/ function with whom they own the Procurement relationship and driving corrective action as necessary .
  

• Bachelor’s degree (or demonstrable experience) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Working experience of at least 10 + years.
• Depth of experience in IT consulting and resourcing Category Management.
• Background in working within complex, multi layered organisations and worked to the pace and drive required.
• Experience in leading negotiations and managing large value procurement.
• Significant experience in leading, defining and executing complex transactions and deals across multiple categories of spend.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, and the application of a range of commercial & procurement models.
• Experience in post contractual activities including contract management and supplier relationship management.