IT Category Manager

IT Category Manager Portsmouth, Hampshire | Permanent | Up to £66k per annum | Hybrid (2-3 days on-site per week) | Bonus + Excellent PensionOur client is looking for an experienced IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across their IT portfolio. You''ll be responsible for developing category strategies, managing key supplier relationships, and delivering commercial value through effective procurement and contract management. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional to influence business decisions and drive continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities: Develop and continuously improve procurement best practices across the full procurement life cycle.Lead commercial activities across the sourcing life cycle, maximising value and minimising total cost of ownership.Manage strategic IT category spend, aligning procurement with business objectives and risk management.Develop and implement category and demand strategies based on stakeholder and business requirements.Collaborate with business leaders to reduce costs through standardisation, aggregation, and tail spend reduction.Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, influencing at senior levels.Deliver excellent customer service through clear, proactive communication with internal and external partners.Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes to enhance efficiency and service delivery.Ensure compliance with ..... full job details .....