Are you a Category Manager – Indirect  (IT AND Services) expert with a keen eye for value?

Holt Executive are exclusively supporting a global provider of lifesaving/innovative connectivity solutions that connect people and assets around the globe, including in remote and challenging environments.

Our partner is seeking a dynamic Category Manager – Indirect  (IT AND Services)  to manage a diverse spending portfolio exceeding $50 million annually.

Your role will involve developing stakeholder relationships for early project involvement, delivering category strategies, and procuring goods and services cost-effectively and efficiently.

You will also proactively identify new opportunities using market insights and experience.

Key Responsibilities for the Category Manager – Indirect  (IT AND Services):

- Execute elements of the global Procurement strategy relevant to allocated categories.
- Collaborate with the Procurement Director to develop and implement category and sub-category strategies and projects.
- Maximise synergy opportunities through supply-base integration.
- Assess risks and recommend risk-based approaches to optimise time, effort, value, and risk in each procurement.
- Conduct market analysis, run tender processes, analyse data, and negotiate to ensure savings within a best practice framework.
- Support or lead category negotiations to secure savings, value for money, and efficiencies.
- Introduce market innovations that drive value and mitigate risks.
- Develop and manage key supplier relationships to enhance supply chain control, process improvement, and contract management.
- Collect and analyse spending and market data to support procurement strategies.
- Manage significant and complex supplier contracts, ensuring value and compliance.
- Support sustainable supply base efforts to reduce carbon impact and achieve net zero by 2050.

 
Key Skills & Experience Required by the Category Manager – Indirect  (IT AND Services):
Essential:

- Strong management and influencing skills.
- Experience in category management and sourcing a broad range of goods and services.
- Proven track record in developing category strategies.
- Proficiency in negotiation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management.
- Understanding of end-to-end RFP processes, contract awards, and supplier management.
- Knowledge of contract law and legal principles.

Desirable:

- Degree-level education.
- CIPS certification or working towards it.
- Experience in a complex global or multisite FTSE100/FTSE250 environment.

 
If your skills and experience match this Category Manager – Indirect  (IT AND Services) opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV now!