About the Role The Senior Category Manager (Technology) provides expert advice and specialist support across CSV to ensure consistency in approach in all procurement activities related to technology services and solutions. The provision of advice may also include, but is not limited to, the management of the sourcing process including responsibilities such as the development of tender and contract documentation, specifications, evaluation plans and coordination of the evaluation process.
Responsibilities include: Leading the end-to-end category management activities across technology services and solutionsDeveloping procurement category strategies for technology and undertaking appropriate sourcing activities which generate operational efficiencies, and achieving financial savings targets through market insight and category spend analysisUsing influencing and negotiation skills to effectively address stakeholder requirementsInterpreting and translating organisational strategy into meaningful plans and objectives including contributing to the ongoing evolution of commercial management practices in CSVAbout You To be successful in this role you will:
Be a recognised procurement professional with expert knowledge in undertaking sourcing events for strategic technology engagements, including leading complex negotiations to drive effective procurement outcomesBe an expert category manager with demonstrated experience of developing and implementing category strategies, and a demonstrable knowledge of contemporary pricing, commercial structures and associated contract terms with particular expertise broadly across technology services and solutions.Have strong verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to credibly engage and influence across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and build collaborative and effective relationshipsHow to apply Click the 'Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
ResumeOther information CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.
We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
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