IT Category Manager - Remote

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an IT Category Manager to join their Procurement Team. This remote role offers a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders across the UK, driving procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives. You'll be instrumental in managing complex projects, negotiating contracts, and enhancing supplier performance. If you have a passion for procurement and a knack for building strategic relationships, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of IT and Procurement sourcing experience.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support IT and business procurement needs as a key member of the Group Procurement Team.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand business needs.

Skills

IT and Procurement sourcing

Commercial skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

CIPS qualification

Part-qualified MCIPS

Job description

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IT Category Manager - Remote, Greater Manchester

Client:

The Portfolio Group

Location:

Remote, Greater Manchester

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading financial services client to recruit for an IT Category Manager.

The role:

As IT Procurement Manager, you will be a key part of the Procurement Team. This position is wide-ranging and will involve partnering with key stakeholders of all levels of seniority across the company. As part of an ambitious and acquisitive organisation, you will be exposed to a range of responsibilities with genuine depth and variety.

Key accountabilities:

• Support IT and business procurement needs as a key member of the Group Procurement Team.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the UK and beyond to understand business needs and incorporate these into strategy development and project delivery.
• Assist in building the IT Procurement plan, including identifying savings and value opportunities to support organisational objectives.
• Support IT Business Partners on larger, complex projects with project management and analytics support.
• Participate in contract negotiations and drafting.
• Monitor contract renewals, prepare strategies, and negotiate group standards, tools, and practices to enhance supplier performance management.
• Help design and implement supplier management plans and conduct reviews for critical/strategic suppliers.

Skills and experience required:

• 3-5 years of IT and Procurement sourcing experience.
• CIPS or part-qualified with a desire to complete MCIPS.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage projects and see them through to completion.