Category Manager - IT Services

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Reading or Havant

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

About the role

As Category Manager your role is to deliver a best-in-class procurement and commercial service to internal customers, with a specific focus on IT Consultancy and Professional Services. You will work closely with the Senior Category Manager to deliver a best-in-class procurement and commercial service to internal stakeholders. This position demands a strong grasp on IT consultancy procurement aspects like systems integration, software development, and specialist consultancy.

You will

• Deliver exceptional procurement and commercial service for IT Consultancy and Professional Services.

• Manage end-to-end category strategy, sourcing, contracting, and post-contract value delivery.

• Ensure full compliance with procurement policy, overseeing competitive tenders and agreements.

• Develop strategic supplier relations, driving continuous improvement and value.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Legal to optimise supply chain performance.

You have

To excel in this role you should have ;

• Proven experience in IT procurement, with a track record in IT Consultancy and Professional Services.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to relay complex information clearly.

• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills and ability to influence effectively.

• Proven organisational capabilities to manage priorities in fast-paced environments.

• Procurement systems experience with Oracle, Jaggaer, or similar, beneficial.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our Procurement & Commercial teams help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Janet.Gossman@sse.com / 01738 351816 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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