IT Category Manager

Title: Category Manager (IT) Location: Derby/Hybrid Salary & Package: £45,000 - £50,000 bonus free travel additional benefits Sea Global are proud to be partnering with a well-recognised powerhouse at the forefront of their industry who are currently going through an exciting period of growth. Due to this they are recruiting a procurement professional focusing on the IT categories to join their exciting fast paced function. They are looking for people who have experience across IT categories such as Hardware, Software, Telecoms, Digital, or Professional Services. They are open to people from a range of industries and backgrounds. Ideally, they are looking for someone who can come in a hit the ground running but you will be working in a strong team who are a tight knit bunch and can help upskill you where needed. This role is an amazing opportunity to get involved with a leading company, where you will be working on exciting projects and be able to get stuck in from day one. Please see details on the role below and feel free to reach out if you are interested Role & Responsibilities Report into and work closely with the Senior Category Manager and wider Category team End to end category management, including leading tenders, sourcing and supplier management Develop and implement strategic category strategies across the designated categories Create contractual agreements with supplies ensuring they are fit for purpose and deliver commerciality to the business Work closely with internal stakeholders, advising on best practice for obtaining best value for money Experience & Requirements Experience within the indirect and IT categories would be highly valuable for this role Ideally you will need to have experience working within a regulated environment and will have exposure to Utilities Contract Regulations (UCR) or Public Contract Regulations (PCR) but this is not essential Experience within end-to-end procurement or category management Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent supplier management skills