Global Category Manager IT

Investigo; Poland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior IT Procurement professional sought by a global manufacturing company. You will lead strategic sourcing from market analysis to contract award, advising stakeholders on procurement best practices and driving value through supplier negotiations. The role requires SAP, S/4HANA and Ariba hands-on experience across hardware, software & infrastructure, with strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT procurement experience.
• Hands-on with SAP, S/4HANA and Ariba.
• Experience across hardware, software & infrastructure, Data & AI.
• Strong supplier negotiation and cost optimisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic sourcing from analysis to award.
• Advise stakeholders on procurement best practices.
• Manage supplier renewals and high-value negotiations.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking.
• Develop negotiation strategies for favourable outcomes.
• Analyze procurement data and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Support contract development and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to procurement transformation and process improvements.

Skills

IT procurement

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Tech trend awareness

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Ariba

Job description

I'm currently partnered with a global market leading manufacturing company based in Poland that is searching for a senior IT Procurement professional to join their team. Candidates should have 5+ years of IT procurement experience and hands-on experience with SAP, S/4HANA & Ariba.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and support strategic sourcing activities, taking projects from market analysis and supplier evaluation through to contract negotiation and award.
• Serve as a trusted procurement advisor, guiding stakeholders on procurement best practices and delivering value-driven sourcing solutions.
• Manage a broad range of procurement initiatives, from supplier renewals to complex, high-value commercial negotiations.
• Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking, and assessment activities to support informed business decisions.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies that secure favourable commercial outcomes and sustainable supplier partnerships.
• Analyse procurement data, identify improvement opportunities, and provide recommendations to enhance efficiency, value, and cost effectiveness.
• Support contract development activities, including commercial structuring, risk evaluation, and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with organisational goals and priorities.
• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives, driving process improvements, operational excellence, and effective change management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of IT procurement experience across hardware, software & infrastructure, Data & AI
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, commercial management, and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with a consulting-style approach, capable of analysing complex challenges and delivering practical, structured solutions.
• A keen interest in technology, IT services, and emerging digital procurement trends.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strategic and solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and project management capabilities, coupled with a high level of attention to detail.