IT Outsourcing Category Lead | Strategic Sourcing & Savings

M&G; Stirling; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 18%

Share Save Plan

38 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life Assurance

Job summary

M&G is seeking a Category Manager for IT Outsourcing (ITO) to lead category strategy, drive cost reductions and provide internal commercial consultancy to senior stakeholders. You will shape supplier strategies, run high-value negotiations and use data tools to deliver savings while coaching teams across UK and India.

The role is based in London or Stirling, with a flexible working approach and strong governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Substantial category management or strategic sourcing experience in a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT Outsourcing category strategy and savings plan with clear targets.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Power BI

eSourcing

Offshore coordination

Vendor management

Education

CIPS or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Market Dojo

Job description

M&G is seeking a Category Manager for IT Outsourcing (ITO) to lead category strategy, drive cost reductions and provide internal commercial consultancy to senior stakeholders. You will shape supplier strategies, run high-value negotiations and use data tools to deliver savings while coaching teams across UK and India.

The role is based in London or Stirling, with a flexible working approach and strong governance requirements.