Category Manager IT & Telecom - Amsterdam or Dublin
Posted 2 days 7 hours ago by Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
CRH is currently recruiting for a Category Manager - IT & Telecom in our Amsterdam or Dublin office. This role will ensure that CRH sources clearly specified products and services in the IT & Telecom category at the best possible total cost of ownership. The category manager will fulfil contractual obligations and other commitments toward suppliers, participate in supplier discussions, drive source qualifications and provide price provisioning during budgeting or business case phases. The role is accountable for executing the defined Purchase to Pay process and implementing all category related products and services locally. Additionally, the manager will incorporate Corporate IT business requirements into the category strategy and identify opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements.
Key Responsibilities- Lead category representative for (Corporate) IT functions based in Europe
- Contribute as a team member of the IT & Telecom category to the further development of the category strategy
- Ensure proper implementation of the category strategy within the assigned scope
- Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and procurement managers throughout their area/scope (Corporate and Opco level)
- Execute the RFx and tactical process including negotiation for relevant sub categories
- Support regional and group wide projects by:
- Information/needs gathering
- Ensuring that local business requirements are considered
- Local implementation and communications
- Lead buying activities
- Operate in strong collaboration with all relevant stakeholders and is keen on good communication
- Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers in the category
- Drive the realization of savings, efficiency, quality, and process improvements
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Good leadership capabilities
- Stakeholder management
- Excellent knowledge of IT domain
- Supplier relationship management
- Contract management
- Cost analysis and management
- Financial and business understanding
- Negotiation skills
- Networking skills
- Bachelor or Master (preferred) degree - Business or Technical
- 2 6 years procurement experience in the IT & Telecom domain
- Experience managing a local category in a multi country organisation
- Fluent written and verbal English (other languages considered a plus)
- Willingness to cooperate in international projects
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
- Highly competitive salary package
- Comprehensive secondary benefits
- Significant contribution to your pension plan
- Health and wellness programs, including an on site gym and fitness classes
- Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.