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IS&T Category Manager
| Posting date: | 14 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £46,700.00 to £60,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2024 |
| Location: | Stevenage, SG1 2UA |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1321075/130693 |
Summary
Step into a world where your IT procurement expertise is not just valued, but pivotal in shaping the future of Sodexo services. As our IS&T Category Manager, you'll be at the heart of our Indirect procurement strategy, with a laser focus on Information Systems & Technology.
Your role is more than managing categories – it's about innovating and driving our presence and competitiveness across the UK & Ireland. Every strategy you create, every relationship you foster, and every decision you make will have a profound impact, propelling our service quality and technical performance to new heights. Join us in this exciting journey and play a key role in redefining what's possible in our industry.
What you’ll do:
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer a competitive salary plus access to a range of benefits including:
Your role is more than managing categories – it's about innovating and driving our presence and competitiveness across the UK & Ireland. Every strategy you create, every relationship you foster, and every decision you make will have a profound impact, propelling our service quality and technical performance to new heights. Join us in this exciting journey and play a key role in redefining what's possible in our industry.
What you’ll do:
- Manage assigned IS&T-focused categories, increasing international coverage and driving efficiency.
- Develop and lead category management sourcing strategies across the UK & Ireland.
- Collaborate with global buying teams to align and implement global category strategies.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Supply Management in the UK.
- Ensure compliance to company policies, maintaining a focus on risk mitigation.
- Manage a pipeline of projects and initiatives based on business need and opportunity analysis.
- Monitor and report on the performance of the Global Supply Management.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Buying/ Category Management.
- Experience in IT procurement would be particularly relevant.
- Ability to work efficiently in a multicultural and matrix environment.
- Proven track record in contract negotiation and commercial performance improvement.
- Graduate calibre, working towards CIPS/ISM or equivalent qualification.
- Strong presentation skills, both verbally and written, with excellent communication abilities.
- Financial acumen, results-oriented, with a focus on revenue generation and savings.
- Flexibility for international travel where required; fluency in English, French/Spanish a plus.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer a competitive salary plus access to a range of benefits including:
- Performance-related bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- 23 days holiday – rising to 26 after 5 years
- Flexible benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise across an array of benefits