IT Category Manager

£55000 - £60000 per annum + Hybrid working + Benefits Package

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Category Manager - Software

Hybrid - circa 3 days per week in office

An exciting opportunity for a Category Manager with Software experience to take ownership of a broad and commercially important portfolio within Financial Services.

You'll lead procurement activity from business need through to sourcing, negotiation and contract award, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The portfolio has a particular focus on Software , with significant procurement activity.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys s trategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement and delivering strong commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver category strategies.

Lead complex end-to-end IT sourcing and tender programmes.

Build category pipelines and procurement roadmaps.

Develop sourcing strategies and commercial approaches.

Lead supplier engagement, evaluation and negotiations.

Deliver savings, value and wider commercial benefits.

Partner with and influence senior stakeholders.

Support new procurement systems and processes where required.

Key Categories

• Software

What We're Looking For

An established Category Manager who can independently lead complex sourcing programmes and operate confidently with senior stakeholders.

• Experience in Software category is a must

End-to-end strategic sourcing and Category Management

Regulated or highly governed environments.

You'll need to be comfortable leading tenders independently, managing complex procurement activity and influencing senior stakeholders.

*** applicants must be based in the UK to commit to hybrid working requirement and hold current/valid UK RTW ***

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