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Position Overview
The IT Category Manager will lead all sourcing activity for their specific area of spend. This role will interface with all stakeholders in their strategic, critical business function to source requirements from new and existing vendors via contract renewals, extensions, amendments, and/or full detailed competitive, multi-vendor processes using our procurement tools. The Category Manager will work autonomously to establish their pipeline of work, agree on all routes to market, and confirm alignment to the TalkTalk roadmap.
The Team
TalkTalk Procurement is an exciting, central function managing third-party spend across all Business Units. We are a small, dynamic, busy team split by key categories of indirect and direct spend, and we often find the biggest opportunities by working together. We work collaboratively with the business to focus on the priorities where we add the most value, sometimes to meet short-term needs but mostly to deliver on an overall strategy to meet business goals.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage all procurement projects within the assigned category.
2. Conduct full and detailed spend and budget reviews.
3. Plan and maintain a pipeline for all requirements.
4. Use and maintain all procurement engagement trackers, contract databases, and sourcing tools for their area of spend.
5. Apply category management principles while focusing on priorities.
Inclusivity Statement
As a recognized Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our workplace to reflect the communities and customers we serve. Being inclusive is part of our DNA; we are all 100% human, and we create a culture where you can truly be yourself.
We’re also not your usual 9-5. We are a dynamic workplace and we want to talk to you about how you like to work.
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