Strategic Software Category Manager – Hybrid

1st Executive Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd in York with hybrid working is seeking a Category Manager with Software experience to own a broad, commercially important portfolio within Financial Services. You will lead procurement from business need through sourcing, negotiation and contract award, collaborating with senior stakeholders.

The role centers on Software, strategic sourcing, and delivering strong commercial outcomes. You will build category pipelines, develop sourcing strategies, lead tender programmes, and

Qualifications

• Experience in Software category and end-to-end IT sourcing.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Proven ability to lead tenders and negotiations.
• Ability to deliver measurable savings and value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies for Software portfolio.
• Lead end-to-end IT sourcing and tender programmes.
• Build category pipelines and procurement roadmaps.
• Develop sourcing strategies and commercial approaches.
• Lead supplier engagement, evaluation and negotiations.
• Deliver savings and wider commercial benefits.
• Partner with and influence senior stakeholders.
• Support procurement systems and processes.

Skills

Software category experience

Stakeholder engagement

Sourcing strategies

Contract negotiation

Job description

1st Executive Ltd in York with hybrid working is seeking a Category Manager with Software experience to own a broad, commercially important portfolio within Financial Services. You will lead procurement from business need through sourcing, negotiation and contract award, collaborating with senior stakeholders.

The role centers on Software, strategic sourcing, and delivering strong commercial outcomes. You will build category pipelines, develop sourcing strategies, lead tender programmes, and