Job Title: Category Manager: Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
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Job Title: Category Manager: Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Salary: c £50,000 Location: Virtual working with office base at University of Reading Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is a division of the SUMS Group, the largest of the six UK regional higher education purchasing consortia. We are a membership organisation of over one hundred higher and further education institutions. Our mission is to deliver value, through better procurement, to our membership by providing: • Professional procurement support, advice and guidance • High quality collaborative agreements, across an extensive range of commodity areas, which deliver excellent value. Scope of the role: Collaborate with members, other sector stakeholders and the supply market to develop category strategies which will meet users' needs, maximise value for money, deliver sustainable cost savings and drive innovation. Drive assigned category areas, identifying market trends to assist with ongoing contract management and category strategy development. Develop and manage category strategies and a range of framework agreements which provide maximum value for money to SUPC members and the wider Higher Education sector. Manage the major national framework agreements across the ICT portfolio, including servers, storage, solutions and software, which ensure that maximum value for money, innovation and value are secured for SUPC members and the wider Higher Education sector. Promote constructive and beneficial relationships with Member institutions and their procurement specialists and stakeholders. Manage relationships with strategic suppliers which deliver value and innovation to both Suppliers and members. Engage with UKUPC and other sector bodies such as UCISA; representing SUPC at events and meetings and across the wider HE community. About you: We are looking for an experienced team-player who is tenacious and excited by the opportunity of working in the fast-developing ICT HE procurement environment. You will need: • Understanding of ICT and its development path • Expertise in stakeholder engagement • Understanding of key Category Management tools, processes and approaches • Demonstrable Contract Management experience within Public Contracting Regulations • The ability to drive value from a broad and diverse set of contracts • A record of identifying and delivering cost and operational opportunities & efficiencies • CIPS accreditation or a willingness to train. Duties: Work with members, other sector stakeholders and the supply market to develop category strategies and sourcing plans which will meet users' needs, maximise value for money and deliver sustainable cost savings Horizon scan and research ICT developments and service trends, identifying market trends and conditions Gather and analyse data, to provide insight and timely management information to inform SUPC and members’ strategy development and operational plans Develop full tender documentation and manage the tendering process in accordance with Public contracting regulations Manage framework agreements with suppliers and SUPC members to ensure that they continue to deliver maximum value for money and meet agreed key performance indicators Develop and manage relationships with our Members: each Category Manager is assigned several members as part of our Member Relationship Management Programme Engage and support UKUPC initiatives, working to deliver the UKUPC and SUPC strategies Communicate effectively with members of SUPC, other consortia and suppliers, as appropriate. Undertake and manage supplier negotiations as required. Benefits of working for SUPC The role offers a competitive salary, access to a pension plan, and generous holiday entitlement. SUPC employees also have access to discounted memberships at the University of Reading fitness facilities and other campus facilities. SUPC are committed to equality and diversity and honouring all protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act. Find out more and apply for this role: If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Rob Johnson, [email protected] Application deadline is 16 October 2020 17:00 hours. Southern Universities Management Services Job Application Form Post Applied for ICT Category Manager Note to applications: Please complete the form as fully as possible. The information you provide on this application form will only be used in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. If you are appointed, it will form the basis of your personal record for SUMS. As this form may be photocopied, please write clearly in black ink. Section 1 Personal Details Full Name Title Forename(s) Surname Preferred name Previous Surname “Known as” surname Additional contact information Email Home phone Mobile phone Section 2 Address Details (mailing address) Building name Number and street Local area Town County Postcode Country Page | 1 Section 3 Qualifications Please note that SUMS reserves the right to request applicants to submit original qualification certificates. Institution type Institution name Dates of study Subject Level & Grade From xx/xx/xxxx Secondary School, to xx/xx/xxxx Apprenticeship, Further Education, Higher Education Page | 2 Section 4 Employment History Starting with your present post, please give your employment history in reverse date order. You may also add details of any voluntary work undertaken. 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