Group Category Manager – Software & IT Infra (Remote)

James Fisher and Sons plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Car Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Zusammenfassung

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Group Category Manager – Enterprise Software & IT Infrastructure. This remote-with-travel role leads the commercial strategy for a multi-million-pound technology spend portfolio spanning enterprise applications, ERP, licensing, cloud services, cyber security, and IT infrastructure.

Based at group level, you will drive value, influence major technology decisions, and establish commercial frameworks for digital transformation initiatives while delivering

Qualifikationen

• Experience in IT procurement and software licensing across SaaS and on-premises environments.
• Strong knowledge of ERP, licensing models and licence compliance.
• Experience with ERP programmes, systems integration contracts and governance.
• Sourcing IT hardware, infrastructure and support services.
• Track record delivering category strategies, supplier rationalisation and cost savings.
• Excellent stakeholder management across IT, Finance, Legal and operations.

Aufgaben

• Develop and deliver the enterprise software and IT infrastructure category strategy, driving sourcing activity, savings and value creation.
• Lead the commercial management of the Group ERP estate, software licensing, and implementation partners.
• Optimise software licensing, reduce audit risk, and eliminate unnecessary spend.
• Manage the commercial lifecycle of IT infrastructure, including hardware, support agreements, and refresh programmes.
• Negotiate software and technology contracts to secure favourable commercial, service and risk terms.
• Proactively manage renewals, contract expiries, and supplier relationships to maximise leverage and value.
• Lead supplier consolidation, performance management, and strategic vendor partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance requirements, and risk controls.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and commercial improvements across the category.
• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal and business stakeholders to support strategic sourcing and investment decisions.

Kenntnisse

IT procurement

Commercial contract negotiation

SaaS & IT infrastructure

Software licensing

ERP

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

CIPS / World Commerce & Contracting (IACCM) membership desirable

Jobbeschreibung

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Group Category Manager – Enterprise Software & IT Infrastructure. This remote-with-travel role leads the commercial strategy for a multi-million-pound technology spend portfolio spanning enterprise applications, ERP, licensing, cloud services, cyber security, and IT infrastructure.

Based at group level, you will drive value, influence major technology decisions, and establish commercial frameworks for digital transformation initiatives while delivering