Category Manager – IT

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE Responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing a strategic IT category management plan and the underlying sourcing strategies, supplier, and contract management as well as policy and regulatory compliance. Responsible for ensuring that the IT category management plan is fully integrated and adopted within relevant Faculties and Services. ABOUT THE TEAM The Procurement team is part of the University Finance team and consists of several Category Managers, Specialists, and Buyers. They are supported by a buyer team who cover day-to-day operational activities and processing tasks. ABOUT YOU To be successful in the role you will: Have substantial experience in developing and leading a strategic IT category plan, including developing strategic sourcing strategies, and using market knowledge and data analysis to inform the underlying strategy and decisions. Be able to lead tenders and supplier commercial and contract negotiations focusing on achieving value for money as well as direct savings. Have experience in building strategic relationships with key stakeholders to achieve a position as trusted advisor on procurement and commercial matters. Have knowledge of current procurement standards and regulations and implementing strategies to ensure compliance with these. Have personal strength of character, professional independence and integrity, and a commitment to transparency, honesty, and fairness. Have an undergraduate degree, preferably in a discipline relevant to the role, and/or substantial professional experience and are CIPS qualified to level 6 or have extensive equivalent experience. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact

angelique.harris@northumbria.ac.uk

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Your application should include a covering letter and a CV. ABOUT US Northumbria University is a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all. We change lives regionally, nationally, and internationally through education and research, tackling the global challenges of our age to transform society and the economy. Northumbria recorded the biggest rise of any UK university for research power in the Research Excellence Framework for the second time in 2021 and is now ranked top 25 in the UK for this measure. Northumbria University is a great place to work. We empower our exceptional people to achieve shared ambitions and promote a positive work-life balance. We offer a wide range of benefits including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, a generous holiday entitlement, continued commitment to your learning and development and more. Northumbria University is committed to creating an inclusive culture where we take pride in, and value, the diversity of our staff. We encourage and welcome applications from all members of the community.

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