IT & Digital Category Leader - Hybrid Role in Leeds

Page Personnel; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Permanent role in Leeds

Job summary

Page Personnel in Leeds is seeking an IT & Digital Category Manager for a financial services organisation. You will develop and implement procurement strategies for IT and digital categories, lead supplier negotiations and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and compliance.

This permanent role offers hybrid working with 2 days on site, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to shape the IT category strategy and procurement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT and digital procurement across categories (IT & Digital).
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management capabilities.
• Understanding of the financial services industry and its regulatory context.
• Proven ability to develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Analytical mindset to assess market trends and supplier performance.
• Knowledge of procurement policies and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for IT and digital categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal terms and value for the organisation.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Analyse market trends to identify cost-saving and innovation opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues proactively.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and industry regulations.
• Provide regular reports and insights on procurement activities and outcomes.

Skills

Procurement IT & Digital

Negotiation & supplier management

Financial services domain knowledge

Procurement strategy development

Communication & stakeholder management

Market analysis & supplier performance

Procurement policy & compliance

Job description

Page Personnel in Leeds is seeking an IT & Digital Category Manager for a financial services organisation. You will develop and implement procurement strategies for IT and digital categories, lead supplier negotiations and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and compliance.

This permanent role offers hybrid working with 2 days on site, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to shape the IT category strategy and procurement outcomes.