Senior IT Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Governance

WM Trains Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free rail travel

Defined benefit pension

Discount portal

Cycle to work

Job summary

WM Trains Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Category Manager – IT to lead category strategy, influence business-wide decisions, and deliver meaningful commercial outcomes. You will drive governance, manage complex tendering under PA23 regulations, and strengthen stakeholder engagement.

Based onsite 3 days per week at Head Office - Birmingham. Reporting to Andrew Williams, you will oversee IT procurement, develop frameworks, and ensure alignment with policies and processes to secure best

Qualifications

• Experienced in Category Management, ideally with public sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Be the procurement expert for the assigned IT category.
• Lead procurement strategies with full stakeholder engagement, developing frameworks where needed and ensuring alignment with policies and processes.
• Develop fit-for-purpose contractual agreements, manage supplier performance, and uphold compliance with UK laws and industry standards.
• Maintain procurement governance, approve POs where applicable, and support sustainability commitments.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, work with DFTO on key approvals, and contribute to group sourcing strategies to secure best value.

Skills

Category Management

Public Sector

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

IT Knowledge

Job description

WM Trains Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Category Manager – IT to lead category strategy, influence business-wide decisions, and deliver meaningful commercial outcomes. You will drive governance, manage complex tendering under PA23 regulations, and strengthen stakeholder engagement.

Based onsite 3 days per week at Head Office - Birmingham. Reporting to Andrew Williams, you will oversee IT procurement, develop frameworks, and ensure alignment with policies and processes to secure best