IT & Digital Category Manager

IT & Digital Category Manager

Are you a strategic procurement professional with strong technology category experience Do you have the commercial expertise to shape strategic technology partnerships and deliver real business value

Were looking for an experienced IT & Digital Category Manager to join our Supply Chain team. Youll lead procurement and category strategies across a diverse technology portfolio helping us maximise value from our suppliers manage risk effectively and support the delivery of our strategic priorities.

This is a hybrid role; remote working and some onsite presence in our central Leeds or Bradford offices (approx. 8 days per month).

About the role

As IT & Digital Category Manager you will act as the commercial and procurement SME for Technology working with stakeholders across the Society to develop sourcing strategies manage key supplier relationships and drive commercial outcomes. Youll -

• Lead category strategies across software hardware networks cloud and outsourced technology services

• Deliver commercial value through sourcing negotiations and supplier optimisation activities.

• Provide expert support on contracts supplier risk performance management and procurement activity

• Partner with Technology Legal and business stakeholders to manage supplier relationships and commercial risk

• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to enhance service reduce costs and improve value

About you

Youll be a strategic procurement professional with strong technology category experience and an ability to build trusted relationships across a complex organisation. Youll bring -

• Proven experience in Technology sourcing procurement and category management

• Strong knowledge of software hardware networking cloud and outsourcing agreements

• Experience negotiating complex supplier contracts and delivering commercial benefits

• Knowledge of supplier risk and regulatory requirements within Financial Services

• Excellent stakeholder management influencing and communication skills

• MCIPS qualification

• Desirable skills include - Lean Six Sigma or change management experience Prince2 and/ or ITIL certification experience of Source-to-Pay (S2P) platforms

If youre passionate about creating value through strategic supplier partnerships and want to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-led organisation wed love to hear from you.

About us

At YBS we dont have shareholders we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here youll be respected for who you are youll be able to bring your whole self to work and youll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether its finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours we can help make it work for you. Were happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions were committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one well set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. Were passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If youll go the extra mile to help our members youll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work including:

• Holiday. Youll get 28 days plus Bank Holidays as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future thats why well contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS when you join us youll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance dental and healthcare plans.

• My Benefits. When you join YBS youll have access to our self-service benefits portal where you can access a range of retail hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply

If youre excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team apply now to send us your application.

Want more information

If you have any questions about this role please contact Mike Peel on