Strategic IT Procurement Lead | Category & Governance

Marlin Selection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlin Selection is seeking an IT Category Manager in London to lead procurement initiatives across technology spend. The role focuses on developing strategy and governance for IT procurement, partnering with senior stakeholders and suppliers to optimise value.

The ideal candidate will have around five years in procurement within financial services, with experience crafting category plans and driving supplier negotiations.

Qualifications

• Around five years' procurement experience in trading/financial services.
• Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies.
• Experience designing or improving procurement processes and governance.
• Skilled at dealing with Senior stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers.
• CIPS qualification or actively pursuing.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category strategies

Procurement policies

Stakeholder management

Supplier negotiation

CIPS qualification

Job description

Marlin Selection is seeking an IT Category Manager in London to lead procurement initiatives across technology spend. The role focuses on developing strategy and governance for IT procurement, partnering with senior stakeholders and suppliers to optimise value.

The ideal candidate will have around five years in procurement within financial services, with experience crafting category plans and driving supplier negotiations.