Senior Category Manager - Software
Location: London or Leeds (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Salary: Up to £90,000 plus a strong benefits package
Contract Type: Permanent
Grafton Recruitment is working with a large international client to appoint a senior procurement professional with experience in leading software categories. This is an exciting newly created role within a dynamic and growing organisation.
This organisation offers an unmissable opportunity for development and career growth, along with access to leading-edge techniques and training.
Responsibilities:
* Leading strategy around the software categories internationally.
* Acting as a subject matter expert on software for the procurement team.
* Leading and developing strategy around the supplier portfolio.
* Developing and leading high-value and complex negotiations for the category internationally.
* Managing relationships with suppliers and overseeing their performance.
Requirements:
* Previous experience of managing procurement for IT-based categories (ideally software-focused).
* Development and implementation of category strategy.
* Strong track record of internal and external relationship management.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial and negotiation skills.
* Consultative approach, capable of taking on a client-facing role.
If you are interested in finding out more, please apply or reach out to Adrian Harrison (Principal Consultant - Procurement Recruitment).
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