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Global Technology Procurement Category Manager
Job summary
A leading global procurement firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Global Technology Procurement Category Manager. The successful candidate will shape IT procurement strategies across multiple regions, focusing on delivering cost savings, innovation, and value. Key responsibilities include leading complex contract negotiations and building relationships with global stakeholders. Proven experience in IT category management within large-scale organizations is crucial for this role, along with strong commercial and analytical skills.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in IT category management within large-scale, global organisations.
- Track record of personally leading complex, high-value IT contract negotiations.
- Strong commercial and analytical skills, including TCO and other procurement models.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive procurement transformation initiatives globally.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute IT category strategies that deliver cost savings, value, and innovation.
- Lead complex, high-value contract negotiations across Enterprise Software, Cloud & Infrastructure, and SaaS/IT Services.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders in a global, matrixed environment.
- Monitor global IT supplier markets and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Drive compliance and best practice adoption across multiple countries and regions.
Skills
Contact:
Peter Aplin
Contact email:
peter.aplin@1st-executive.com
Job ref:
92141_1764769679
Published:
2 days ago
Expiry date:
2026-01-02
Take the lead in shaping IT procurement strategies that drive value, innovation, and global impact.
We are looking for an experienced professional to manage technology sourcing across multiple countries and regions, working closely with senior business and IT leaders.
Role Highlights:
Develop and execute IT category strategies that deliver cost savings, value, and innovation.
Lead complex, high-value contract negotiations across Enterprise Software, Cloud & Infrastructure, and SaaS/IT Services.
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders in a global, matrixed environment.
Monitor global IT supplier markets and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
Drive compliance and best practice adoption across multiple countries and regions.
Requirements:
Proven experience in IT category management within large-scale, global organisations.
Track record of personally leading complex, high-value IT contract negotiations.
Strong commercial and analytical skills, including TCO and other procurement models.
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive procurement transformation initiatives globally.
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