IT Category Manager | Portsmouth | £55-68K DOE + 27 Days Holiday + Up to 15% Pension + Bonus | Full-Time | Permanent Are you an experienced IT Category Manager with a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations Do you enjoy influencing business decisions, driving value from supplier relationships, and shaping procurement strategy within a highly regulated environment Portsmouth Water is looking for a talented IT Category Manager to join its Procurement Team. This is a key role responsible for managing strategic IT spend, developing category plans, and leading sourcing activities that maximise value while minimising commercial risk. As the successful IT Category Manager, you will manage a portfolio of IT suppliers, drive continuous improvement throughout the contract lifecycle, and work closely with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies that support business objectives. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement IT category and sourcing strategies Manage strategic supplier relationships and contract performance Lead tender exercises, negotiations, and sourcing initiatives Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve value Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and company policies Analyse market trends and supplier capabilities Support continuous improvement across procurement processes Ski...