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