IT Category Manager: Cloud Strategy & Supplier Leadership

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company in Coventry seeks a Category Manager for Information Technology. The successful candidate will drive category strategy, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Ideal for those with strong commercial backgrounds and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including bonus potential and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Support for CIPS Studies

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in a complex, multi-site organization.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenders and contracts in a regulated framework.
• Develop category knowledge to support business objectives.
• Drive supplier relationship and contract management.

Skills

Commercial background

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Experience with SAP Ariba

Category management knowledge

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

A leading UK water company in Coventry seeks a Category Manager for Information Technology. The successful candidate will drive category strategy, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. Ideal for those with strong commercial backgrounds and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including bonus potential and extensive training opportunities.