Indirect Procurement Category Lead - IT Services

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.

12 months 37 hours per week £47.12 UMB per hour inside IR35. Security Clearance is required.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.