Senior Category Manager IT Indirect Sourcing

KK Group; Szczecin; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Poland seeks an IT Category Manager to lead global sourcing strategies for IT spend categories including hardware and software. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in IT procurement and a strong analytical mindset. You will collaborate with stakeholders to design cost-effective and resilient supply bases, supporting the company's sustainability goals. Join a dynamic international team and make a meaningful impact in renewable energy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT procurement and category management.
• Strong understanding of IT sourcing processes and market dynamics.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple IT projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term global IT sourcing strategies based on market insights.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and business stakeholders to create category plans.
• Build and maintain a strong global IT supplier base.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

D365

SAP

Job description

About Us

KK Group is a fast-growing leader in renewable energy, developing advanced Greentech solutions that shape the future of sustainable power. With more than 40 years of experience, we deliver cutting‑edge technologies, high‑quality manufacturing, and flexible aftermarket services to leading industry partners.

Owned by A.P. Møller Holding, KK Group is part of a global legacy headquartered in Denmark. Today, our diverse team of over 3,300 colleagues works together to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, greener world.

About the Role

As IT Category Manager, you will be the strategic lead for one or more IT spend categories—including hardware, software, cloud services, telecommunications, and IT consulting. You will partner with IT, security, and business stakeholders to design and implement long‑term global sourcing strategies that unlock value, foster innovation, and ensure a resilient, secure, and cost‑effective IT supply base.

This is a high‑impact role ideal for a proactive, analytical, and collaborative procurement professional with solid experience in IT category management.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing long‑term global IT sourcing strategies based on market insights, technology trends, partner requirements, and value opportunities.
• Leading contract management and tendering activities for IT products and services at a high professional level.
• Collaborating closely with IT, security, and business stakeholders to co‑create category plans and strategies.
• Building and maintaining a strong global IT supplier base, including contracting, negotiations, relationship management, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring.
• Leveraging supplier expertise to drive digital innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Managing supply‑base risk, including cybersecurity and compliance requirements, and ensuring supplier resilience.
• Cultivating strong relationships with key IT partners and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting KKWS’s sustainability and digital transformation ambitions across the global IT supply chain.
• Ensuring flawless execution of global IT sourcing events.
• Tracking and delivering global IT performance metrics.

Key Tasks

• Support the development of cross‑functional global IT category teams.
• Drive performance and continuous improvement within your IT categories.
• Execute IT category management processes globally.
• Develop and implement robust IT category strategies.
• Select and maintain preferred IT suppliers and the Approved Vendor List.
• Oversee IT supplier onboarding and implementation.
• Build strong IT supplier relationships and manage supplier performance.
• Ensure global contract coverage with selected IT suppliers.
• Maintain a risk‑optimised IT supplier portfolio.
• Conduct cost structure analyses and drive total cost reductions in IT spend.
• Support IT supplier assessments, qualifications, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with IT security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Travel

Approximately 20–40 days per year globally.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferably in IT, Business, or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT procurement and category management within a global environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional global teams and strategic IT initiatives.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple IT projects independently.
• Excellent relationship‑building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of IT sourcing processes, tools, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with D365, SAP, or similar ERP systems is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

Joining KK Wind Solutions means becoming part of a purpose‑driven organization shaping the renewable energy landscape. You will work in a dynamic, international environment where your expertise will have a direct impact on our global sourcing strategy and long‑term success.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a fast‑growing, forward‑looking company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of our exciting journey. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.