IT Category Manager - FTC 9-12m

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to enhance their procurement team in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead procurement strategies for IT categories, ensuring compliance and driving efficiency. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts to optimize performance. With a flexible hybrid working model, this fixed-term contract position promises a dynamic work environment and the chance to make a significant impact. If you're ready to take on a challenging role in a leading financial services organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual company and performance-based bonus

Private health insurance

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)

Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Category Manager in a large organization.
• Strong background in IT procurement processes and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for IT categories.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with contracts.

Skills

IT procurement

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Budget management

SaaS

Cloud services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or IT

Relevant professional certifications

Tools

Procurement tools

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Your new company

A leading Financial Services organisation with a network of offices across the UK. They are currently recruiting for an IT Category Manager to join the procurement team. The role is based in Birmingham and offers flexibility for hybrid working. The position is a fixed-term contract for 9 to 12 months.

Your new role

The IT Category Manager will partner with the IT & Digital teams and will be responsible for the development and implementation of the procurement strategy. The role will deliver category management strategies to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The IT Category Manager will manage suppliers to develop collaborative relationships, drive performance, ensure compliance with all company and legal requirements, and mitigate business risk. The post holder will lead related procurement activities, manage tender programmes, and negotiate and implement contracts.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather, assess, and challenge business requirements.

Coordinate the delivery of processes and initiatives, establishing best-in-class policies, processes, or services.

Develop and implement the Category Strategy when not supported by a Global Category Manager.

Manage UK & I Procurement processes, policies, and procedures (e.g., RFP, RFI) in line with local and Group requirements.

Negotiate and implement contracts for IT Categories, ensuring compliance with agreed service, performance, quality, and delivery levels.

Understand budget approaches with Finance and business budget owners to ensure budget definition, utilisation, optimisation, and compliance.

Utilise procurement tools and best practices to increase efficiency and quality, contributing to procurement savings and KPI objectives.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, it is essential that you are a senior level IT Category Manager with exposure to software, SaaS, digital, and cloud mitigation-based IT procurement processes and initiatives. You will have developed and delivered IT category management strategies within a large and complex organisation. Previous experience with the Financial Services or related sector is essential.

What you'll get in return

• Annual company and performance-based bonus
• Private health insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave