95k Senior IT Category Manager

1st Executive Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Category Manager to lead the development of a Greenfield Procurement function. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and drive value through strategic IT sourcing across various domains including Cloud, DevOps, Cyber, and Software. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in IT procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to influence at all levels. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the organization's digital transformation while enjoying a hybrid working environment and competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in IT Procurement and Category Management.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to negotiate with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop key stakeholder relationships within the IT community.
• Drive commercial value across critical IT Procurement projects.

Skills

IT Procurement Management

Stakeholder Relationship Development

Contract Negotiation

Commercial Acumen

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Degree Qualification

Job description

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Published: 7 days ago

Expiry date: 2025-05-08

Role: Senior IT Category Manager
Salary: Up to £95K + Excellent Benefits
Location: Birmingham (hybrid)

Are you an IT Procurement Manager with experience in IT category management and the delivery of complex IT sourcing projects across Cloud, DevOps, Cyber, and Software? This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in the development of a Greenfield Procurement function alongside a newly appointed Head of Procurement for a PE backed Technology organisation.

Responsibilities:

As Senior IT Category Manager, key to your success in this role will be the ability to develop key stakeholder relationships within the IT community, positioning Procurement as a "value-add" business partner. You will be tasked with driving commercial value across a broad range of business-critical IT & Technology Procurement projects, supporting the organisation's digital journey.

You will need to:

1. Be commercially astute, financially literate, and legally competent to negotiate contracts
2. Have strong influencing skills and leadership, with the gravitas to negotiate credibly with suppliers and engage with the CIO and the executive management team
3. Be results-driven with a track record of achievement while adaptable in the face of adversity
4. Be familiar with operating in a regulatory environment

Experience:

1. Deep IT Procurement & Category Management experience
2. Solid understanding of IT procurement processes and principles, commercial and legal constructs, and financial models
3. Skills to influence and drive effective change in a fast-paced environment
4. Self-motivation, tenacity, and a focus on delivery
5. Gravitas, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
6. Degree qualified

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***Due to client requirements, candidates must hold full right to work in the UK on a full-time permanent basis.***