Commercial Business Manager- IT Procurement

Warrington Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you drive strategic IT procurement for a major utility, shaping multi-million-pound sourcing decisions and supplier relationships. You will partner with Technology Services and the wider business to deliver innovation, efficiency and long-term value. You’ll lead a high-performing team, influence senior stakeholders and bring market insights to steer technology investments. This position offers scale, strategic impact and a chance to shape how technology enables the organisation’s mission.

Pay / Benefits

Competitive salary
5,000 car allowance
Up to 20% annual bonus
26 days holiday
up to 30 days with service
Pension with employer contribution up to 14%

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of commercial professionals in market management, sourcing delivery and supplier collaboration
Develop and implement category strategies across a large IT and technology spend portfolio
Build trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders across Technology Services and the wider business
Deliver measurable commercial value including multi-million-pound savings and business benefits
Oversee strategic sourcing, negotiations and supplier performance
Drive innovation by incorporating external market insights and emerging technologies
Lead annual commercial planning and procurement strategy development
Ensure compliance with procurement policies while promoting agile ways of working
Coach and develop team members to create a high-performance culture and succession pipeline

Key requirements

Extensive procurement, category management or commercial leadership experience
Experience managing complex, business-critical spend categories
Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies and manage strategic supplier relationships
Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering at senior leadership level
People management experience with a focus on development
Advanced negotiation, influencing and dispute resolution skills
Experience in large, complex organisations
Strong understanding of technology procurement and the IT landscape