Strategic IT & Telecom Sourcing Lead (Hybrid)

Quickline Communications; Willerby; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health cashback

Leave - 25 days

Leave buy/sell

Parental leave

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Free parking

Lunch & Learn

Social events

Awards program

Job summary

Quickline Communications in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Category Manager for IT & Telecommunications to lead the technology sourcing strategy and supplier performance across a complex portfolio.

You will own the category roadmap, conduct market analyses, run tender exercises and negotiate contracts, partnering with senior stakeholders to optimise value and drive commercial outcomes aligned with Quickline's growth ambitions.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement and category management experience in IT/telecoms or technology environments.
• Proven track record of leading high-value negotiations and contracts.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and build credibility across functions.

Responsibilities

• Own IT and Telecommunications category strategy and procurement roadmap.
• Lead market analyses, tenders, negotiations and contract awards.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships to drive performance and value.
• Collaborate with Technology, Cyber Security and Digital teams to align commercial strategy.

Skills

Procurement

Category Management

IT & Telecom

Stakeholder Influence

Tools

Software licensing

SaaS

Cloud services

Job description

Quickline Communications in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Category Manager for IT & Telecommunications to lead the technology sourcing strategy and supplier performance across a complex portfolio.

You will own the category roadmap, conduct market analyses, run tender exercises and negotiate contracts, partnering with senior stakeholders to optimise value and drive commercial outcomes aligned with Quickline's growth ambitions.