Strategic IT Category Manager - Sourcing & Savings

Proactive Appointments Ltd.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

Proactive Appointments Limited is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager in Portsmouth, Hampshire, to take ownership of the IT procurement strategy. You will lead sourcing across the IT category, manage supplier relationships and drive value and efficiencies.

This role offers a hybrid work setup (2 days on-site per week) with an excellent benefits package and a focus on cost reduction and compliance within a regulated procurement environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and improving IT procurement strategies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier management.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and value in IT sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities across the IT category and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop category and demand strategies with stakeholders.
• Negotiate contracts and drive total cost of ownership reductions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and data protection.
• Deliver value through standardisation and effective spend management.
• Provide clear reporting and insights to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Procurement

Sourcing

Education

CIPS or MCIPS

Tools

Contract management

Job description

Proactive Appointments Limited is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager in Portsmouth, Hampshire, to take ownership of the IT procurement strategy. You will lead sourcing across the IT category, manage supplier relationships and drive value and efficiencies.

This role offers a hybrid work setup (2 days on-site per week) with an excellent benefits package and a focus on cost reduction and compliance within a regulated procurement environment.