Role: Sourcing and Category Manager - IT
Salary: £70,000
Location: Cheshire
A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Sourcing & Category Lead to drive strategic procurement across its Technology Services spend portfolio.
This is a high-impact role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders, offering the opportunity to shape category strategy, deliver commercial value, and influence enterprise-wide sourcing decisions.
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of a complex and high-value IT Services category, developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimise cost, manage risk, and enhance supplier performance. Working closely with business leaders and procurement teams, you will play a key role in aligning commercial strategy with broader organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Define and deliver category strategies for Technology Services spend
2. Lead end-to-end sourcing activity (RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection)
3. Drive cost optimisation while maintaining service quality and managing risk
4. Partner with senior stakeholders across technology, procurement, and operati...