Category Manager

Category Manager Energy and IT

Location: Cheshire, UK Hybrid working Model

We’re recruiting on behalf of an established, internationally operating engineering business based in Cheshire. They’re seeking a Global Category Manager with strong procurement experience in IT and Energy to enhance their technology infrastructure and energy management globally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing for IT (hardware, software, telecom, cloud services) and Energy (utilities, gas, renewables)
  • Develop Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models and present data-driven insights to senior stakeholders
  • Execute RFx processes, negotiate contracts, manage SLAs, and optimise supplier performance
  • Craft Supplier Relationship Management initiatives to drive innovation and ensure sustainable supply
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Operations
  • Evaluate technical specifications for IT and energy systems to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including cybersecurity and utility market volatility
  • Track and report key metrics, offering recommendations to enhance performance
  • Support global projects aimed at improving IT and energy efficiency
  • Deliver measurable savings and operational improvements through category strategy
  • Consolidate and strengthen the global supplier base for IT and Energy
  • Support ongoing digital transformation and energy sustainability efforts

Skills & Experience

  • strategic sourcing or category procurement covering both IT and Energy
  • Proven experience sourcing hardware, software, telecom, cloud, and energy utilities (electricity, gas, renewables)
  • Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills
  • Comfortable reviewing technical specifications for IT systems and energy
  • Degree in Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, IT, Energy, or related field
  • CIPS, SCMP, or equivalent qualification preferred
Company
Frank Wills Recruitment Ltd
Location
Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Salary negotiable
Posted
Company
Frank Wills Recruitment Ltd
Location
Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Salary negotiable
Posted