IT Category Manager
IT Category Manager
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Job Description
Who are we
Were a specialist employee benefits provider striving to create healthy happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group were on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.
The role
What will you be doing
IT Category ManagerLocation: Hybrid Dorking or Basingstoke 23 days a week
We are looking for an IT Category Manager to join us here at Unum UK. You will be responsible for leading strategy development generating value beyond cost savings and overseeing sourcing initiatives and supplier performance management across all IT spend categories. As a trusted business partner you will foster strong relationships with stakeholders ensuring alignment between procurement strategies and business objectives to maximise longterm value.
You will develop IT category strategies that align with business objectives and communicate these to leadership and crossfunctional teams. You will be responsible for establishing a 35 year roadmap identifying new opportunities and driving innovation to enhance category performance. Additionally you will manage supplier selection processes including RFI/RFP development and lead complex negotiations while managing supplier relationships.
What will you bring
What you will bring:
- Significant experience in category management and strategy development across a wide spectrum of IT spend categories such as data marketing technology IT Software & licensing hosting cloud infrastructure BPO and hardware.
- Indepth understanding of IT procurement principles contract management and market trends.
- Outstanding relationship and communication skills.
- Proven ability to engage with all levels of management and become a trusted business partner.
- Proven ability to manage performance and enhance long term supplier relationships.
- Direct experience in leading complex IT negotiations including understanding tradeoffs between strategic and financial value drivers and contractual protections.
- Exceptionally strong strategic thinking decisionmaking and planning skills balanced with proven track record of delivering tangible results.
- Strong initiative with ability to proactively set stretch goals and define steps to achieve results.
- Ability to articulate difficult ideas and concepts to generate buyin to initiatives along with presentation skills.
- Experience in unlocking value beyond cost savings.
- Experience with leveraging global relationships and working collaborative with leaders across other regions.
- Appetite to explore and expand into other categories of spend across the business.
Our Benefits:
- Generous Bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life and Income Protection Insurance
- Excellent pension contributions
- Access to remote GP nutrition coaching personal training unlimited mental health support and medical second opinion
- 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free onsite electric chargers.
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Why join us
At Unum weve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow and can see their ambitions coming to life.
Weve built a supportive inclusive environment where you can be yourself whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth your possibilities are endless.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process please send a request to .
Company:
Unum UKRequired Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
