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    IT Senior Category Manager - Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom - Bramwith Consulting

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    This leading UK Utilities company are continuing their rapid expansion and transformation through strategic reconstruction, and are now seeking an experienced IT procurement specialist to join as Senior Category Manager . Working on innovative projects, you will play a vital role in challenging, engaging and driving change within an ever-evolving market.

    In this role, you have the opportunity to work with a multi-million pound company who implements change to build a better future, and make a difference to millions of lives. With year-on-year success, in an ever-evolving sector, you have the assurance of working with ambitious, like-minded individuals and have the opportunity for progression.

    As an experienced procurement specialist, you will have freedom to influence strategy, and manage a portfolio of suppliers . With your extensive category knowledge of procurement, you will bring insight to internal stakeholders bringing new and exciting approaches to management. This will give you the opportunity to build your own network and work your way up the ranks within this global firm.

    Key responsibilities will involve:

    • Strategic category management
    • Leading, developing and implementing category plans for short, medium and long term
    • Identifying a pipeline of initiatives to maximise value and outcomes, by balancing commercial risk and value opportunities
    • Becoming a commercial expert for the category that enables swift adaptation to market changes

    Procurement experience required. You will:

    • Have a clear understanding of stakeholder and corporate needs
    • Have an extensive knowledge of the external supply market
    • Have a proven track record of delivering results across different category areas, and have experience of negotiating with suppliers
    • Be able to identify market trends, insights, opportunities and risks

    You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment which offers the work-life balance we all need. With hybrid working (2-3 days at home), you have the assurance of the flexibility which allows you to work hard but reap the rewards. The salary is £80,000 with a generous bonus scheme and excellent benefits.

    Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Procurement, Strategic Procurement, IT Procurement, Software Procurement, Hardware Procurement, Transformation Procurement, Stakeholder Management, Strategy, Sustainability, Hybrid, Progression, Berkshire, Slough, Reading, Surrey, London, West London, Maidenhead, Windsor

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