Strategic IT Category Manager: Sourcing & Strategy

Matchtech Group; Havant; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Matchtech Group currently seeks an IT Category Manager to shape how the organisation procures and delivers IT services. You will lead end-to-end IT category management, develop strategies, and partner with stakeholders to drive value and reduce risk across the contract lifecycle.

The role requires proven IT procurement and sourcing experience, ability to work across the full lifecycle, and awareness of public/utilities procurement. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential for success.

Formación

• IT category management experience within IT procurement.
• Able to manage the full procurement lifecycle.
• Exposure to public/utilities sector procurement (desirable).
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead IT category and demand strategies aligned to business needs.
• Manage a portfolio of IT suppliers and supplier performance.
• Run sourcing activities including tenders, negotiations and contracts.
• Optimise value and minimise total cost of ownership.
• Promote procurement best practices across the lifecycle.

Conocimientos

IT procurement

Category management

Sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector procurement exposure

Educación

CIPS/MCIPS desirable

Descripción del empleo

Matchtech Group currently seeks an IT Category Manager to shape how the organisation procures and delivers IT services. You will lead end-to-end IT category management, develop strategies, and partner with stakeholders to drive value and reduce risk across the contract lifecycle.

The role requires proven IT procurement and sourcing experience, ability to work across the full lifecycle, and awareness of public/utilities procurement. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential for success.