Job Description

IT Category Manager (Leeds)
Full-Time
62,000 - 86,000 £ / year (est.)
PCD330176

At a Glance

Tasks: Lead IT category strategies and manage supplier relationships for a global business.

Job Description
IT Category Manager | £65,000 to £72,000 | 40% Bonus | Healthcare | Pension | 25 days holiday | the organisation or Leeds - 1 to 2 days per week | A global business who own a number of well known brands
A new IT Category Manager role working for a company who has just been formed off the back of a large transformation where the group now owns 4 or 5 large well known brands.
You will report into the Head of Procurement - IT who is building out the function in line with business growth, where you will take ownership of all IT spend along with a number of other IT Category Managers.

Experience and requirements:
Worked for a large, complex and multi-site business
Category experience in IT and Technology
Ability to engage, negotiate and influence senior stakeholders up to Director level+
Strong stakeholder management, using different approaches to type, level and maturity of relationship
Analytical mindset and have strong communication skills to present ideas to the business
Worked in a large and cross-functional procurement team
MCIPS qualification nice to have, but not essential
As an IT Category Manager at our dynamic and rapidly evolving company, you will be part of a global business that champions innovation and transformation. With a competitive salary, generous bonus structure, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, you will have the opportunity to shape category strategies while collaborating with renowned brands. Our flexible working arrangements in the organisation or Leeds, combined with a commitment to professional development, make us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in procurement.

Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 40% bonus, healthcare, pension, and 25 days holiday.
Why this job: Be part of a transformative team, influencing key decisions and making an impact.
The organisation: Experience in IT procurement, strong stakeholder management, and analytical skills required.
Other info: Work in the organisation or Leeds, with flexible remote options 1-2 days per week.
The predicted salary is between 62,000 - 86,000 £ per year.

Role and responsibilities:
Create relevant category strategies through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings
Develop category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices
Support the development of category strategies to a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projects
Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in, utilising strong market knowledge
Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of a suppliers performance
Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedback
Be a Procurement role model by living company values, consistently delivering to the high standards expected, promoting procurement through relationships
On top over delivering strategic projects, ensure the business is getting the best service in line with cost efficiency