Strategic IT Category Manager | Hybrid Role in Global Beauty

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beauty company is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to enhance procurement processes. Responsibilities include strategic sourcing for IT hardware, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement in procurement. The ideal candidate has proven IT procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits including generous holidays and wellness programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Inclusive parental leave policy

Pension and life assurance

Wellness benefits

Pet-friendly workplace

Generous product discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT procurement within a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for IT hardware and software.
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, and other departments to define requirements.
• Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract finalisation.

Skills

IT procurement experience

Digital/Performance Marketing contracts

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Tools

Procurement systems

Analytics tools

Job description

A global beauty company is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to enhance procurement processes. Responsibilities include strategic sourcing for IT hardware, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement in procurement. The ideal candidate has proven IT procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. This role offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits including generous holidays and wellness programs.