IT Category Manager - Software, Cloud & SaaS

About the role

A successful, rapidly growing organisation is recruiting an IT Category Manager in central London (hybrid, three days a week in the office). Reporting to the Head of Sourcing, you will support and shape IT sourcing and category strategy across software, cloud and SaaS, and IT professional services, partnering with stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost efficiency, commercial value and risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Support IT category and sub-category strategy development
• Lead and support RFPs, renewals and negotiations, including complex deals
• Manage relationships and performance of key strategic suppliers
• Influence sourcing decisions across the business
• Produce clear deal summaries and recommendations
• Analyse IT spend, cost drivers and savings opportunities
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the IT sourcing function

Required profile

• Experience sourcing IT software/SaaS and/or IT professional services in a corporate or blue-chip environment
• Strong commercial instincts, problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working with contracts, terms and commercial levers
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive sourcing strategies
• Proactive, self-starting, analytical and articulate, able to juggle several projects

What we offer

• Salary up to £85,000 per year
• Excellent corporate benefits package
• Hybrid working with three days a week in the office

The role suits someone ready for the next step after building solid foundations. Applicants must be based in the UK and hold current, valid UK right to work.