Category Manager - IT

Your new companyWe''re looking for an experienced and commercially driven procurement professional to take ownership of a high-impact IT category within a forward-thinking organisation delivering essential services.This is an opportunity to shape sourcing strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and drive measurable value across a complex supplier landscape. You''ll play a key role in ensuring that IT procurement delivers innovation, efficiency, and long-term commercial benefit.Your new roleYou will lead the full sourcing life cycle for IT spend, developing and delivering category strategies that balance value creation, cost optimisation, and risk management. Working closely with business leaders, you''ll influence demand, drive smarter buying practices, and ensure best-in-class supplier performance.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement IT category and demand strategies aligned to business objectivesLead commercial activities across the sourcing life cycle, delivering value and minimising total cost of ownershipManage end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including tenders, negotiations, and contract awardsBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers, influencing decision-makingDrive cost reduction initiatives through standardisation, aggregation, and reduction of tail spendManage a portfolio of IT suppliers, ensuring performance, innovation, and continuous improvementEnsure procurement activity is compliant with relevant regulations and statutory ..... full job details .....