IT Category Lead

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hays Full time £52,000 - £110,000 per year

We are delighted to be supporting a fantastic Public Sector organisation as they recruit for an ICT Category Lead. This is a high-impact role at the heart of our transformation journey, supporting critical workstreams and delivering value for money.

In this role you will be:

  • Lead the ICT Category Team in delivering compliant, value-driven procurement and contract activities.
  • Develop and execute category strategies aligned with the organisation's commercial and operational goals.
  • Manage complex procurement projects from need identification to contract signature.
  • Drive supplier performance and risk management, ensuring contracts deliver maximum value.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in high-value, complex ICT procurement and contract management.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills.
  • Expertise in market analysis, category planning, and strategic sourcing.
  • Ability to lead and inspire a team, manage resources, and deliver transformation.
  • Commitment to equality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

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