Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as an Indirect Procurement Category Lead - IT Services and IT Software in Preston onsite hybrid days per week
Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?
Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Indirect Category Lead to add to their talented, hardworking team in Preston on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.
The Role
Indirect Procurement Category Lead - IT Services
Preston
Hybrid working 1-2 days onsite (not set days, could potentially need to travel for site meetings)
12 months
37 hours per week
£47.12 UMB per hour inside IR35
*Security Clearance is required
The role:
Undertaking proactive supplier management of key IT Service/Software Providers including supplier relationship management, contract change, escalations, risk management and leading Governance forums.
Promptly addressing any escalations from internal business stakeholders within the IT community
Supporting a large scale programme which will transform the way IT is currently procured within BAE Systems.
This will involve transition activity from incumbent suppliers to new providers and will require excellent stakeholder management and engagement.Experience:
Commercial and contractual acumen, experience of managing large suppliers with significant spend
Pro-active and self-motivated working with limited supervision
Strong communicator, able to effectively influence and build relationships with challenging stakeholders
Able to adapt to and embrace changeDesirable:
Proven experience in Indirect Procurement, specifically within the IT and Technology categories
Professional or academic qualification in IT
MCIPS or studying towardsBackground
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce Within the role, you can expect to:
Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
Achieve a work/life balance
Develop your skills
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