IT Category Manager

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is on the lookout for a skilled IT Category Manager to join their dynamic Procurement team. This exciting role offers the chance to shape and implement the UK technology procurement strategy while working in a flexible hybrid environment. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to assess business needs and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. If you have a passion for technology procurement and a drive to succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Recent experience in IT category management.
• Understanding of FCA/PRA regulations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support initiatives in software, communications, and cloud migration.
• Build and deliver the IT category strategy.

Skills

IT Category Management

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Collaboration

FCA/PRA Regulations

Job description

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A leading Financial Services organisation is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to join their Procurement team on a fixed-term basis (9-12 months). The role is based in Surrey on a flexible hybrid basis (2/3 days on site per week), and you will have the opportunity to manage and implement the UK technology procurement strategy.

Your new role

As an IT Category Manager, you will work to support initiatives such as software, communications, SaaS, digital data, and cloud migration. Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to assess business requirements
• Building and delivering the IT category strategy
• Negotiating and implementing contracts to ensure compliance

What you'll need to succeed

• Recent experience in IT category management
• An understanding of FCA/PRA regulations would be beneficial

What you'll get in return

Salary of £75,000-£85,000 dependent on experience