Category Manager, IT

1st Executive Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement professional to enhance their IT experience and specialize in Cloud technologies. This varied role involves category management, sourcing strategies, and supplier management during a period of significant organizational change. Ideal candidates will have a background in Professional Services and IT, with strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Professional Services, IT & Digital.
• Strong understanding of software licenses.
• Experience managing high-value, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain category plans aligned with business strategies.
• Execute sourcing strategies and lead end-to-end sourcing activities.
• Develop a governance framework to manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Contact:

Peter Aplin

Contact email:

[e-mail]

Job ref:

19052025LH_1747647550

Published:

1 day ago

Expiry date:

2025-06-18

This role will suit a Procurement professional looking to gain more IT experience and develop into an SME in Cloud technologies. It is a varied and interesting role at a pivotal time for the organization, with many large projects and changes underway.

Ideal background includes experience in Professional Services, IT & Digital, with a good understanding of software licenses. The primary focus will be on CLOUD (AWS) and Networks, while also supporting other Tech categories and suppliers.

Responsibilities include:

1. Category Management: Establish and maintain category plans aligned with business and technology strategies to create value, ensure resilience, manage risks, and meet technology roadmaps and demand commitments.
2. Sourcing: Execute sourcing strategies based on category plans, lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market assessments and complex negotiations, and support supplier onboarding through due diligence to meet company standards and policies. Ensure contracts deliver value, meet savings targets, and protect against price rises.
3. Supplier Management: Develop a governance framework to manage supplier relationships, measure performance and risk, and ensure ongoing value and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle, safeguarding the Group's brand.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience working with senior stakeholders to develop category plans, build credibility, and drive cost savings, supplier resilience, and governance.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills, with experience managing high-value, complex projects.
• Confidence to challenge business units constructively and promote new ways of working, technology, and processes to achieve sustainable savings and value.