Remote IT & Tech Services Category Leader

Placements24; Upington; Híbrido; ZAR 1.400.000 - 2.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work

Executive compensation package

Professional development budget

Home office allowance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Category Manager to lead sourcing and strategy for IT and Technology Services. This fully remote role supports a rapidly expanding financial services organization, with global supplier relationships and significant cost‑saving opportunities.

You will develop category plans, manage supplier performance, and collaborate with IT leadership to drive technology roadmaps while delivering value in a distributed team.

Formación

• Master's degree required; IT procurement focus preferred.
• 6–8+ years in procurement and strategic sourcing with IT/tech services.
• Proven track record in complex IT sourcing and high‑value negotiations.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing, cloud services, and IT consulting.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute IT category strategies for hardware, software, telecoms, and services.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing events: market analysis, RFx, supplier selection, contracts.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure contractual performance.
• Drive cost savings, value initiatives, and supplier performance improvement.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to align roadmaps and needs; monitor spend and savings.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Analytics

Educación

Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, IT Management, or related field

Herramientas

ERP systems

e-procurement platforms

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Category Manager to lead sourcing and strategy for IT and Technology Services. This fully remote role supports a rapidly expanding financial services organization, with global supplier relationships and significant cost‑saving opportunities.

You will develop category plans, manage supplier performance, and collaborate with IT leadership to drive technology roadmaps while delivering value in a distributed team.