IT Category Manager

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cedar Full time
About Cedar:

Cedar is a well-established global professional services and outsourcing business with a presence in various locations worldwide.

Our ideal candidate for the IT Category Manager role will have a deep understanding of the IT industry, specifically in SaaS, Cloud, Software, and Telco.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a company in good growth and shape our procurement strategy in key areas.

Responsibilities include driving procurement agendas, owning large levels of spend, running strategic procurement projects, and challenging stakeholders to achieve positive results.

Key Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of experience in IT procurement, preferably in SaaS, Cloud, Software, or Telco
  • Strong technical skills and knowledge of procurement processes
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Salary: £90,000-£130,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Additional benefits include flexible working arrangements, continuous professional development opportunities, and a competitive salary package.



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