IT Category Manager

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an IT Category Manager to lead procurement strategies in a hybrid role. This position offers a competitive salary and bonus, focusing on IT category management initiatives, including SaaS and cloud migration. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in contract negotiation and commercial acumen to drive performance metrics and cost savings. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the organization's success in the financial services sector. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to take on a new challenge, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in IT category management including SaaS and software.
• Proven track record in contract negotiations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategy for IT procurement.
• Negotiate contracts ensuring compliance and performance management.

Skills

IT category management

Contract negotiation

Commercial acumen

Risk mitigation

Tools

Procurement tools

Job description

IT Category Manager (Fixed Term Contract) | Up to £85,000 + Bonus & Benefits | Hybrid, 3 days onsite in Surrey

Your new Procurement role

• Developing and implementing category strategy
• Negotiate and implement contracts whilst ensuring compliance and performance management is adhered
• Utilising Procurement tools and best practices to achieve performance metrics and cost saving targets

What you'll need to succeed

• Recent experience in IT category management initiatives including Saas, software, Digital Data, Cloud Migration, unified comms + broader range of indirect categories
• Financial Services industry experience with understanding of FCA/PRA requirements
• Proven track record of contract negotiations
• Strong commercial acumen and risk mitigation to provide recommendations

What you need to do now

Interested applicants, please email me directly with your current salary, notice period and post code. A brief summary of the categories you have managed and any supporting details would make your application stand out from the crowd!

Note: All applicants must be based in England with a valid right to work. Sponsorship is not available.