Global Category Manager - IT

Salary: £75k - 85k per year + Bonus and Package

Job ref: JOB-6865

Expiry date: 14-Apr-2025

Global Category Manager - Technology

Industry: Globally Renowned Life Sciences Business

Location: London or Cheshire (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 + Bonus and Excellent Package

We are partnering with a globally recognised life sciences company undergoing a major procurement transformation. With a technology spend exceeding $80M, they are looking for a strategic procurement leader to take full ownership of their IT category – driving value, negotiating complex global contracts and shaping supplier relationships at the highest level. This is a high-impact role, working closely with senior stakeholders to influence and execute a best-in-class technology procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Leadership: Own the full lifecycle of IT procurement categories, driving strategy, supplier selection, and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements for strategic suppliers (SAP and Microsoft etc)
• Strategic Sourcing: Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, from complex negotiations to robust Supplier Relationship Management – ensuring quality of service for stakeholders and identifying innovative savings opportunities
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with IT leaders (VP and CIO) to align procurement strategy with overall business objectives and ensure value add for the tech function
• Spend Management: Oversee all spend areas within IT, ensuring cost-effectiveness and continuous improvement in procurement processes

Key Requirements:

• Proven expertise in IT procurement, ideally with strong experience in the software category
• Demonstrable experience managing significant spend portfolios (approximately $80M) and delivering tangible cost savings
• Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills, with a track record of handling complex deals
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, with experience engaging and influencing senior leaders
• In-depth understanding of cost modelling principles and category management best practices
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Proactive approach to procurement – execution and delivery is key in this fast paced role

What They Offer:

• A competitive salary of £75,000 - £80,000 + bonus and comprehensive package
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, global environment where your expertise will drive key business decisions and unlock additional spend responsibilities
• A chance to be a strategic partner within a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in procurement

If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for IT procurement and the ambition to drive change at the highest levels, we’d love to hear from you.