Category Manager - IT

Beaumont Select; Midhurst; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Beaumont Select is seeking a Category Manager IT for the South East, focusing on IT category strategy and procurement. This role offers a hybrid setup with 3 days on site and responsibilities spanning end-to-end category plans and supplier relationship management.

You will lead sourcing initiatives, including tenders and negotiations, and work closely with internal stakeholders to maximise value while minimising risk within IT contract lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end IT category management and sourcing.
• Ability to manage multiple supplier relationships and lifecycle contracts.
• Strong supplier market insight to inform sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT category plans and drive value while minimising commercial risk.
• Manage a portfolio of IT suppliers across contract lifecycles and performance.
• Lead sourcing initiatives, including tenders and negotiations, to secure best value.
• Provide market insights to inform internal stakeholders and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a multi-stakeholder environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project management

Strategic sourcing

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Self-starter

Job description

Category Manager IT | South East | £55-65k | Hybrid ~ Our client is looking for a strategic and innovative professional to join their Procurement team, focusing on IT Category Management. UCR, PCR or PA23 experience preferred..

You will lead and manage end-to-end category plans, identifying initiatives that maximise value and minimise commercial risk.

You will be responsible for a portfolio of IT suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement and added value throughout the contract lifecycle. Your extensive IT category expertise and market insight will support internal stakeholders and inform sourcing strategies.

You will also lead sourcing initiatives, including tenders and negotiations, ensuring value delivery and regulatory compliance.

You will have:

• Ability to analyse and present complex commercial/contractual data and concepts to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Solid negotiation, influencing and resolution skills.
• Outstanding communication skills and customer service ethic with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Self-starter 2d2e9 2d2e9 under pressure and willingness to develop skills and experience.
• Experience of strategic sourcing in a multi-stakeholder environment and f working within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Relevant transferable business and/or supply chain knowledge.
• Track record in delivering against stretching target.

Desirable:

• Excellent proven commercial and contractual acumen.
• Knowledge and experience of regulated procurement procedures (either UCR, PCR or PA23)
• CIPS or MCIPS qualified; or alternative qualifications in transferable expertise.
• Project management experience or qualifications.

Hybrid working with 3 days a week on site.