Category Manager (IT, Procurement)

Capgemini; Katowice; On-site; PLN 216,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly financial bonus

Private medical care

Life insurance

Training tracks and certifications

Education platform access (EDU)

Job summary

Capgemini seeks a Category Manager in its procurement team to strategically manage IT goods and services globally. You will partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders, design category strategies, and drive cost savings while enhancing supplier relationships.

The role emphasizes market analysis, vendor negotiations, and cross‑functional collaboration to align procurement with Capgemini’s business objectives and technology roadmap.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive experience in IT software/hardware procurement and SaaS category management.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze markets and use data to inform procurement decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop global category strategies for IT procurement aligned with company goals.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to optimize cost, quality and delivery.
• Lead sourcing and supplier evaluation including competitive bidding and selections.
• Monitor category costs and drive cost reduction while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with operations, finance and product teams to align strategies.
• Identify and mitigate risks in procurement and supply chain.
• Establish KPIs to track savings, supplier performance and efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Procurement software

English fluent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Your role

As a Category Manager, you will play a critical role in our procurement team, responsible for strategically managing and optimizing the procurement of goods and services within specific categories (IT). You will work closely with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to develop and execute category strategies that drive cost savings, improve product quality, and enhance supplier relationships. Your expertise in procurement, market analysis, and supplier management will be essential in achieving our company’s procurement goals and objectives.

Your tasks

• Develop and implement global category strategies that align with the company’s overall procurement goals and objectives. Identify cost‑saving opportunities, analyze market trends, and assess supplier performance within the category.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers. Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions to secure favorable pricing, quality, and delivery terms. Monitor supplier performance and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Lead the sourcing and procurement processes for assigned categories. Identify potential suppliers, conduct competitive bidding, evaluate proposals, and select suppliers based on predefined criteria.
• Continuously monitor and analyze category costs. Implement cost reduction strategies while maintaining or improving product quality and supplier performance. Track and report cost savings achieved.
• Collaborate with various departments, including operations, finance, and product development, to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business objectives. Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and assess potential risks within the category, such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues, or compliance concerns. Develop mitigation plans to minimize risks.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for category management, such as cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement efficiency.

Your profile

• Around 10 years of relevant work experience and proven experience in IT software and hardware, IT infrastructure and SaaS category management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data and market insights to make informed decisions.
• Knowledge of industry‑specific regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Fluency in English.

What you’ll love about working here

• Practical benefits: yearly financial bonus, private medical care with Medicover with additional packages (e.g., dental, senior care, oncology) available on preferential terms, life insurance and access to NAIS benefit platform.
• Access to over 70 training tracks with certification opportunities (e.g., GenAI, Excel, Business Analysis, Project Management) on our NEXT platform. Dive into a world of knowledge with free access to Education First languages platform, TED Talks and Udemy Business materials and trainings.
• Cutting‑edge technology: Position yourself at the forefront of IT innovation, working with the latest technologies and platforms. Capgemini partners with top global enterprises, including 145 Fortune 500 companies.
• Enjoy hybrid working model that fits your life – after completing onboarding, connect work from a modern office with ergonomic work from home, thanks to home office package (including laptop, monitor, and chair). Ask your recruiter about the details.

Get to know us

Capgemini is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fairness in all employment practices. We evaluate individuals based on qualifications and performance, not personal characteristics, striving to create a workplace where everyone can succeed and feel valued.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is an AI‑powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of over 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end‑to‑end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations.