Category Manager - Technology. Hybrid working

1st Executive; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive in Belfast is seeking a Category Manager - Technology for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will lead IT procurement activities, focusing on software and cloud spend, and work closely with senior management to deliver value.

The role requires strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and contract oversight, with a data-driven approach to identify savings and drive commercially effective decisions. Hybrid working with three days in the office is expected.

Qualifications

• IT procurement experience across industries.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience managing IT suppliers and commercial contracts.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT procurement activity across software and cloud spend.
• Negotiate and manage IT supplier contracts to maximise value.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver commercially effective solutions.
• Use data and insights to identify opportunities and support strategic decisions.

Skills

IT procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Data analytics

Job description

Category Manager - Technology (12 Month Fixed term contract) - upto £60K pa
Location: Belfast (hybrid - 3 days p/w in office)
Contract type: 12 Month Fixed term contract

Are you a IT procurement professional looking for the flexibility of a fixed term contract role and hybrid working?

We're looking for a professional with IT (Software) Procurement experience from any industry background to join a growing procurement function in Belfast for 12 months cover.

What you'll be doing:

• Working closely with the senior manager - Leading and supporting with IT procurement activity across mainly Software, Cloud spend categories.
• Negotiating and managing IT supplier contracts to maximise value and performance.
• Partnering with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver commercially effective solutions and strategic input.
• Using data and insights to identify opportunities, measure savings and support informed strategic decision-making.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience IT (Software or Cloud) procurement
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience managing IT suppliers and commercial contracts.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

*** applicants must be based in Belfast area to commit to hybrid working requirement and hold current/valid Right to work***