IT Category Manager

Well-known brand require an IT Category Manager to cover IT and Technology spend areas. Previous IT and technology procurement experience, or expertise across generalist indirect or professional services categories will be required.

An exciting end-to-end procurement opportunity, the IT Category Manager will be responsible for leading sourcing/tendering, contracts management and supplier relationship management. The focus will be on IT and technology services and products for internal business use, and customer facing applications and software. Working within a small and high-performing team, the IT Category Manager will seek to optimise procurement efficiencies, mitigate risk and engage effectively with stakeholders.

IT Category Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Stakeholder engagement to understand required scope of category sourcing and supplier management strategies
• Front-end procurement work; supply market intelligence keeping abreast of the IT/Tech supplier landscape, sourcing and running tenders cradle-to-grave
• Supplier Relationship Management - driving improved performance, innovation and collaboration
• Contracts Management via contract lifecycle process, including contract review, negotiation and renewals
• Support broader procurement management initiatives around supply chain risk and operational resilience

IT Category Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Procurement experience within the IT/Technology space
• Strong team player who can demonstrate versatility
• Ability to manage data and use data to drive procurement decision making
• Full lifecycle procurement expertise - tendering, negotiations, contracts management (review and negotiation) and SRM
• CIPS/MCIPS - desirable but not essential