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 change
Desirable:
- Proven experience in Indirect Procurement, specifically within the IT and Technology categories
- Professional or academic qualification in IT
- MCIPS or studying towards
Background
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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If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!
