Senior IT & Telecoms Category Manager (Hybrid)

Quickline Communications Limited; Anlaby; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 5% employer / 5% employee

Health Cashback Scheme

25 days annual leave + special days

Enhanced parental leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Quickline Communications Limited seeks a Senior Category Manager for IT & Telecommunications to lead procurement strategy, manage strategic supplier partnerships, and drive commercial value across a complex technology portfolio. You will own the category roadmap, lead tender processes, and collaborate with Technology, Cyber Security, and Infrastructure leaders to optimise costs and supplier performance.

This role requires senior stakeholder influence and a track record of delivering tangible

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and category management for IT/telecom environments.
• Proven track record of leading high-value negotiations and contracts.
• Ability to build influential supplier partnerships and drive value.

Responsibilities

• Own IT and Telecommunications category strategy aligned with technology roadmap.
• Lead sourcing activities from market analysis to contract award.
• Negotiate terms, drive supplier performance, and manage risk.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Technology and Security.
• Support growth through cost optimisation and smarter technology investments.

Skills

Procurement

Category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

IT & Telecom knowledge

Job description

Quickline Communications Limited seeks a Senior Category Manager for IT & Telecommunications to lead procurement strategy, manage strategic supplier partnerships, and drive commercial value across a complex technology portfolio. You will own the category roadmap, lead tender processes, and collaborate with Technology, Cyber Security, and Infrastructure leaders to optimise costs and supplier performance.

This role requires senior stakeholder influence and a track record of delivering tangible