Remote Group Category Manager – Enterprise Software & IT

James Fisher and Sons plc; Aberdeen City; Teletrabalho; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company pension

Resumo da oferta

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Group Category Manager for Enterprise Software & IT Infrastructure to lead commercial strategy across software licensing, ERP, cloud services, cyber security and critical IT infrastructure. This permanent role offers UK remote work with travel across sites and a broad remit within a dynamic technology landscape.

You will develop category strategies, manage ERP estates, negotiate contracts, drive cost savings, and ensure governance and risk controls while

Qualificações

• Proven experience in IT procurement and commercial contract negotiation for software, SaaS and IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of software licensing, vendor management and license compliance.
• Experience with ERP programmes, systems integration contracts and commercial governance.
• Expertise in sourcing IT hardware, infrastructure and support services.
• Track record of delivering category strategies, supplier rationalisation and cost savings.
• Strong stakeholder management across IT, Finance, Legal and operations.
• Knowledge of contract controls, audit requirements and procurement best practices.
• Degree education; CIPS and/or IACCM membership desirable.
• Experience in regulated or defence-related environments advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver the enterprise software and IT infrastructure category strategy, driving sourcing activity, savings, and value creation.
• Lead the commercial management of the Group ERP estate, software licensing, and implementation partners.
• Optimise software licensing, reduce audit risk, and eliminate unnecessary spend.
• Manage the commercial lifecycle of IT infrastructure, including hardware, support agreements, and refresh programmes.
• Negotiate software and technology contracts to secure favourable commercial, service, and risk terms.
• Proactively manage renewals, contract expiries, and supplier relationships to maximise leverage and value.
• Lead supplier consolidation, performance management, and strategic vendor partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance requirements, and risk controls.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and commercial improvements across the category.
• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to support strategic sourcing and investment decisions.

Conhecimentos

IT procurement

Software licensing

Contract negotiation

SaaS

ERP

Vendor management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Regulated environments

Formação académica

Degree educated; CIPS and/or IACCM membership desirable

Descrição da oferta de emprego

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Group Category Manager for Enterprise Software & IT Infrastructure to lead commercial strategy across software licensing, ERP, cloud services, cyber security and critical IT infrastructure. This permanent role offers UK remote work with travel across sites and a broad remit within a dynamic technology landscape.

You will develop category strategies, manage ERP estates, negotiate contracts, drive cost savings, and ensure governance and risk controls while