Global IT Technology Procurement Category Manager

1st Executive Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global procurement company in Leeds is seeking an experienced Global Technology Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for technology across multiple countries. This role requires extensive IT category management experience and a proven track record in high-value negotiations. Candidates should be skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and driving procurement transformation initiatives. A strong focus on developing effective category strategies is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive IT category management experience within large-scale global organizations.
• Proven track record of leading complex, high-value contract negotiations.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for technology across multiple countries.
• Develop IT category strategies that drive value and savings.
• Monitor global IT supplier markets and trends.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to deliver category plans.

Skills

IT category management experience

Contract negotiation

Influencing stakeholders

Commercial and analytical expertise

Driving change

Job description

Global IT Technology Procurement Category Manager

Contact:

Peter Aplin

Contact email:

[e-mail]

Job ref:

692140_1764765047

Published:

2 days ago

Expiry date:

2026-01-02

Shape the future of IT procurement and make an impact across multiple countries and regions.

We are seeking an experienced Global Technology Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for technology, working closely with senior leaders worldwide.

Develop forward-looking IT category strategies that drive value, cost savings and innovation.

Build strong, influential relationships with senior business and technology leaders to align procurement with organisational goals.

Monitor global IT supplier markets, keeping ahead of trends, emerging technologies and supplier changes.

Promote compliance with Preferred Supplier Lists and IT buying channels, addressing gaps and driving improvements globally.

Collaborate with procurement teams across multiple countries and regions to deliver category plans and sourcing initiatives effectively.

Your experience:

Extensive IT category management experience within large-scale global organisations, operating across multiple countries and regions. This is essential.

A proven track record of personally leading complex, high-value contract negotiations across Enterprise Software, Cloud and Infrastructure, and SaaS or IT Services.

Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior IT and business stakeholders in a global, matrixed environment.

Commercial and analytical expertise, including application of Total Cost of Ownership and other procurement models.

Experience driving change, embedding best practices, and supporting procurement transformation initiatives.