Global Procurement Manager - IT (Remote/Hybrid)

Job Description Global Category Manager - IT | 70,000 to 85,000 | 20% bonus | 10% matched pension | Healthcare | + many more benefits | Mostly REMOTE with occasional office visits - Offices based in: London, Surrey, Hampshire or WarwickshireA brand new role working for a well-respected Financial Services business, who are adding to the team an IT Category Manager, reporting into the Head of IT Procurement to take ownership of the IT category, supporting on large complex and strategic projects, whilst still looking for the best commercial value.This role requires a candidate with extensive IT Category Management, who regularly manage CTO/CIO level stakeholders and have proven experience of doing this. Due to joining in the midst of a big transformation, with a technology focus you will need to be able to work at pace, multiple projects at once and manage your time whilst things can be slightly manic.Role and responsibilities:Create IT strategy through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savingsDevelop group wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local officesSupport the development of global category strategies to a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projectsEngage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in, utilising strong market knowledgeBuild relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of a suppliers performanceMonitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedbackBe a Procurement role model by living company values, consistently delivering to the high standards expected, promoting procurement through relationshipsOn top over delivering strategic projects, ensure the business is getting the best service in line with cost efficiencyExperience and requirements:Deep technical category experience within Technology, covering a wide range of sub-categoriesPrevious experience working on complex global projects, dealing with Tier 1 suppliers of significant valuesConfident in engaging and influencing senior level stakeholders, and across various regionsA highly strategic mindset when approaching procurement, suppliers and business needsWill have a track record of IT category management, effecting change and continuous improvement through implementation of innovative category strategiesExcellent communications skills when dealing with contacts in different cultures and countriesAble to adapt in a very fast paced, continuously changing environmentMCIPS qualified, nice to have but not essential

Created: 2025-11-19