IT & Indirects Category Manager - Global FTSE 100

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in London is seeking an experienced IT & Indirects Category Manager. You will manage complex multi-million-pound IT spend, lead strategic sourcing initiatives, and negotiate with technology suppliers. The ideal candidate has strong procurement experience, with a focus on IT & Technology categories and a passion for team collaboration. This role provides an excellent opportunity for career advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years procurement experience in IT & Technology categories.
• Experience progressing from Buyer to Senior Buyer to Category Manager.
• Ability to lead strategic sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for Software, Hardware, and Professional Services.
• Negotiate terms with leading technology suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes including RFPs and RFQs.
• Engage with executive stakeholders in procurement initiatives.
• Foster a high-performance procurement culture.

Skills

Strong procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentoring

Education

Degree or MCIPS qualification

Job description

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IT & Indirects Category Manager - Global FTSE 100, London (City of London)

Client: Bramwith Consulting

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.08.2025

Expiry Date: 18.09.2025

Job Description:

IT & Indirects Category Manager - Global FTSE 100 FMCG Player - Central London - £40,000 - 60,000 + Car + Benefits

This iconic FTSE 100 FMCG brand has experienced explosive growth over the past 5 years, with continued expansion forecasted and increased investment in procurement. Now is an exciting time to join this close-knit Strategic Sourcing team.

The new procurement role involves managing a complex multi-million-pound spend across IT Software, Hardware, Consultancy, HR, Utilities, FM, and Fleet. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate with major technology vendors like Microsoft, HP, Dell, Oracle, IBM, and mentor junior team members.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading sourcing for Software, Hardware, and Professional Services, including Licensing, Cloud, Data Centers, Servers, Storage, etc.
• Negotiating with leading technology suppliers to secure favorable terms and cost savings.
• Managing end-to-end procurement processes, including RFPs and RFQs.
• Engaging with executive stakeholders to support procurement initiatives.
• Fostering a high-performance procurement culture and upskilling team members.

Requirements:

• Strong procurement experience within established companies, with at least 2 years in IT & Technology categories.
• Progression from Buyer to Senior Buyer to Procurement or Category Manager.
• Degree or MCIPS qualification preferred but not essential.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a charismatic procurement professional to lead strategic projects, work in a collaborative environment, and advance towards directorship.

To apply, please send your CV to [emailprotected] or apply directly through this page.