IT Sourcing and Category Manager

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom CV Library Full time

About the Role

We are looking for an IT Sourcing and Category Manager to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in IT procurement, particularly in SaaS, Cloud, Software, or Telco.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive a procurement agenda into a growing space, being proactive and taking ownership of opportunities, shaping deals, and driving governance, often within tight timescales.
  • Ownership of large levels of spend across a wide range of IT procurement projects, with project values varying from c.£1m up to £100m+.
  • Run strategic procurement projects end to end in IT sub-category areas such as SaaS, Cloud, Software, and Telco.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of IT procurement processes and practices.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement category strategy.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ideally, experience in the IT industry.
  • CIPS/Degree or equivalent qualification would be useful.

What We Offer

  • Excellent development and progression opportunities in a large team of over 20 in procurement.
  • A mature environment with a strong support network from leadership.
  • Autonomy to drive your own projects.
  • Hybrid working - one or two days a week in the office.
  • Joining a company in good growth.


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