IT Category Manager

IT Category Manager – Global Technology Procurement

Newcastle / Edinburgh / Glasgow | Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Package

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I’m partnering with a major global organisation that is investing heavily in its procurement function and embarking on an exciting period of transformation.

They are looking for a high-potential, ambitious IT procurement professional who is ready to step into a Category Manager position and accelerate their career.

This is a particularly exciting opportunity because the successful candidate will report directly to the Head of IT Procurement, gaining excellent exposure and development while taking ownership of a broad portfolio of UK and global technology spend.

A significant proportion of the global remit is greenfield, providing the opportunity to build category strategies, challenge the status quo and genuinely shape how Technology Procurement operates internationally.

The opportunity:

• Take ownership of UK and global IT spend
• Work across the full spectrum of IT categories, including Software, SaaS, Hardware, Cloud, Infrastructure, Telecoms and IT Services
• Develop and implement strategic category plans across both established and greenfield spend
• Lead complex strategic sourcing, tendering and supplier negotiations
• Work with senior technology stakeholders across the UK and internationally
• Identify significant savings, commercial improvements and supplier opportunities
• Help shape the future direction of the global IT procurement function
• Manage and develop a Buyer within the team
• Report directly to the Head of IT Procurement

Importantly, previous people-management experience is NOT required. This could be an excellent first opportunity to gain management responsibility while being supported by an experienced procurement leader. xwzovoh

Who we're looking for:

• An ambitious procurement professional looking for genuine career progression
• Strong strategic sourcing and category management fundamentals
• Experience across IT / Technology procurement
• Exposure to multiple IT subcategories would be advantageous
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
• Someone proactive, driven and comfortable operating in a transformation environment
• You could currently be a Senior Buyer, Procurement Manager, Category Specialist or Category Manager looking for a bigger remit

Package: Up to £65,000 + car allowance + excellent benefits

Location: Newcastle, Edinburgh or Glasgow

For someone looking to accelerate their career in Technology Procurement, this offers a rare combination of global exposure, greenfield category development, direct access to the Head of IT Procurement and the opportunity to gain people-management experience.

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