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IT Category/Procurement Manager

IT Category/Procurement Manager

Talent • Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
11 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

IT Category/Procurement Manager

6 Month initial contract

Inside IR35

Hybrid 3 days per week Nottingham


We are currently working with a retail organsiation who require a IT Category/Procurement Manager to support them across multiple IT in flight transformations.


Responsibilities include:

  • Review and establish the multi-year global sourcing strategy for IT Hardware (devices, infrastructure) and Software (SaaS, Enterprise Licensing) categories.
  • Lead and conclude complex, high-value RFx processes and negotiations for major technology licenses (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, key SaaS vendors) to secure maximum commercial and contractual advantage.
  • Deliver measurable cost savings and strategic value by optimising vendor relationships and challenging existing licensing models.
  • Act as the primary strategic procurement advisor to the CIO and Technology Executive Leadership, ensuring commercial strategy supports the technology roadmap.


Experience required:

  • Senior IT Category Management/Sourcing experience in a global setting.
  • Proven success sourcing and managing IT Hardware and IT Software, including vendor licensing and contractual terms (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, AWS/GCP).
  • Previous experience of leading and closing £ multi-million/multi-year negotiations with major technology providers.
  • Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with Senior Technology and C-level Executive stakeholders.

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