Category Manager IT

A global organisation with a strong footprint in technology and innovation is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across a diverse portfolio of IT spend. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to global stakeholders, complex procurement challenges, and transformation initiatives.

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across software,cloud services, and IT consultancy.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and risk mitigation for high-value IT categories.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technology, finance, legal, and operations to align procurement with business goals.
• Drive innovation, cost optimisation, and supplier performance through strategic partnerships.
• Support digital transformation and procurement excellence initiatives across the group.

• Proven experience in IT category management within a global or complex organisation.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Ariba, Coupa) and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Manchester; hybrid working available.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business and shape the future of IT procurement on a global scale.

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