Category Manager, IT & Digital
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to take ownership of a significant technology-focused portfolio, influence senior stakeholders and deliver measurable commercial value across a complex, multi-organisation environment.
We are particularly interested in candidates with transferable public-sector procurement expertise and commercial capability and your background could include:
Central Government | Local Government | Higher Education | Healthcare | Housing | Social Care | Emergency Services | Transport | Utilities | Other regulated or complex public-sector environments
The role
You will lead the development and delivery of category strategies, strategic sourcing and complex procurement projects across Information Management & Technology.
Working as a trusted commercial business partner, you’ll have the opportunity to challenge existing ways of working, identify savings and innovation opportunities, and shape commercial solutions that deliver long-term value.
Key responsibilities
*Lead strategic procurement and category management across IT / Digital / Information Management etc.
*Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies.
*Lead high-value, complex procurement projects from market analysis through to contract award.
*Conduct supplier analysis, benchmarking, financial modelling and options appraisals.
*Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract management.
*Influence senior stakeholders and challenge established approaches.
*Develop strategic supplier relationships and improve supplier performance.
*Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance and added-value benefits.
*Provide expert advice on public-sector procurement, commercial and contract law.
*Lead cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and organisations.
What we’re looking for
You’ll ideally have:
*CIPS Level 4 or higher.
*Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management and complex contracting.
*A proven track record in commercial negotiation and delivering financial targets.
*Experience of public-sector procurement and relevant procurement regulations/governance.
*Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.
*Strong analytical and commercial capability, with the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations.
*Experience managing multiple complex projects and contracts.
*The confidence to operate with senior stakeholders in a complex organisation.
Why apply?
This is a genuine strategic procurement and business partnering opportunity, offering the chance to influence senior decision-making, lead significant commercial activity and deliver tangible organisational impact. You’ll join a procurement function focused on innovation, transformation, value for money and challenging the status quo, with considerable scope to shape how procurement delivers for the organisation.
London / Hybrid - 2 days office, 3 days home | Salary c£65-70k
If you’re an experienced Category Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Strategic Procurement Manager or IT Procurement professional looking for your next public-sector opportunity in London, we’d love to hear from you.
Strategic procurement | Public sector | IT & Technology | Category Management
We are particularly interested in candidates with transferable public-sector procurement expertise and commercial capability and your background could include:
Central Government | Local Government | Higher Education | Healthcare | Housing | Social Care | Emergency Services | Transport | Utilities | Other regulated or complex public-sector environments
The role
You will lead the development and delivery of category strategies, strategic sourcing and complex procurement projects across Information Management & Technology.
Working as a trusted commercial business partner, you’ll have the opportunity to challenge existing ways of working, identify savings and innovation opportunities, and shape commercial solutions that deliver long-term value.
Key responsibilities
*Lead strategic procurement and category management across IT / Digital / Information Management etc.
*Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies.
*Lead high-value, complex procurement projects from market analysis through to contract award.
*Conduct supplier analysis, benchmarking, financial modelling and options appraisals.
*Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract management.
*Influence senior stakeholders and challenge established approaches.
*Develop strategic supplier relationships and improve supplier performance.
*Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance and added-value benefits.
*Provide expert advice on public-sector procurement, commercial and contract law.
*Lead cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and organisations.
What we’re looking for
You’ll ideally have:
*CIPS Level 4 or higher.
*Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management and complex contracting.
*A proven track record in commercial negotiation and delivering financial targets.
*Experience of public-sector procurement and relevant procurement regulations/governance.
*Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.
*Strong analytical and commercial capability, with the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations.
*Experience managing multiple complex projects and contracts.
*The confidence to operate with senior stakeholders in a complex organisation.
Why apply?
This is a genuine strategic procurement and business partnering opportunity, offering the chance to influence senior decision-making, lead significant commercial activity and deliver tangible organisational impact. You’ll join a procurement function focused on innovation, transformation, value for money and challenging the status quo, with considerable scope to shape how procurement delivers for the organisation.
London / Hybrid - 2 days office, 3 days home | Salary c£65-70k
If you’re an experienced Category Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Strategic Procurement Manager or IT Procurement professional looking for your next public-sector opportunity in London, we’d love to hear from you.
Strategic procurement | Public sector | IT & Technology | Category Management
Job number 4055516
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