Third Party Category Manager (IT)

Do you have IT Third Party Category Management experience and are you looking for an opportunity to grow, develop and progress? Read on..., It's a purpose that drives everything we do and one we're proud of. And you can play your part too - join our dedicated Finance Division as a Third Party Category Manager focusing on IT Operations., You will be responsible for assuring end to end commercial value from third party supplier relationships across a designated category portfolio, including sourcing and supplier relationship management, to ensure delivery of optimal benefit from the supply chain within the Society's risk appetite. This will involve working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, from across different business units, generating agreement on procurement strategy, leading sourcing exercises then manage the commercial optimisation of supplier relationships and contract agreements to ensure the supplier arrangements deliver optimal value for money.

You'll need to have experience in a Third party Management role operating at a strategic level and have led an IT category previously.

-Proven experience of contract management and negotiation, with contract drafting experience an advantage; robust stance with external parties where required to promote and defend the Society's commercial position

-Conscientious attitude to contract and proposal reviews with good attention to detail and an analytical mindset

-Confident presentation of commercial advice and opinion, able to engender trust and display professional credibility

-Strong communication skills at all levels with the ability to explain complex terms and conditions.

-A strong drive to learn and develop., Disability Confident
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