Sourcing and Category Manager - IT

Role: Sourcing and Category Manager - IT

Salary: £70,000

Location: Cheshire

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Sourcing & Category Lead to drive strategic procurement across its Technology Services spend portfolio.

This is a high-impact role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders, offering the opportunity to shape category strategy, deliver commercial value, and influence enterprise-wide sourcing decisions.

You will take ownership of a complex and high-value IT Services category, developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimise cost, manage risk, and enhance supplier performance. Working closely with business leaders and procurement teams, you will play a key role in aligning commercial strategy with broader organisational objectives.

• Define and deliver category strategies for Technology Services spend
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity (RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection)
• Drive cost optimisation while maintaining service quality and managing risk
• Partner with senior stakeholders across technology, procurement, and operations
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and control frameworks
• Identify and implement process improvements and sourcing efficiencies
• Monitor market trends and supplier landscape to inform strategic decisions

• Extensive procurement experience within a large, complex organisation
• Strong background in IT / Technology Services sourcing (essential)
• Proven ability to operate at senior stakeholder level and influence decision-making
• Deep understanding of commercial models, contract negotiation, and supplier management
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate analysis into actionable outcomes
• Strong risk awareness within regulated or highly governed environments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Strategic, high-visibility role with real business impact
• Opportunity to shape sourcing strategy in a critical spend area
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong leadership exposure
• Clear scope for progression and long-term career development

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