IT Category Manager (Procurement)

Title: IT Category Manager (Procurement)

Sector: Energy / Power Generation

Location: Remote (UK) with occasional travel to Leeds

Salary & Package: Competitive salary + bonus + a further strong benefits package

Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation within the Energy / Power Generation sector to recruit an IT Category Manager.

They are looking for an experienced IT procurement professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment, managing complex sourcing projects, and driving continuous improvement across procurement and supplier performance.

Please see further details below:

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity across the IT category (Software, Hardware, Networks, Cyber Security, Licensing, OT and more)
• Develop sourcing strategies, manage competitive tender processes, negotiate commercial terms, and oversee contract award and implementation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and procurement synergies across the wider business.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, implementing supplier development initiatives and resolving contractual or performance issues where required.
• Support contract lifecycle management, ensuring negotiated value is successfully delivered throughout contract execution.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven procurement experience across a broad range of IT categories.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including drafting, negotiating, and managing complex supplier agreements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience delivering supplier performance improvements and managing commercial risk.