IT & Digital Category Manager
đź’° Circa ÂŁ79,000 + ÂŁ7,200 Car Allowance + 18% Bonus
đź“Ť Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite - West London
đź•’ 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
âś… Must be eligible to work in the UK
We’re currently supporting a global consumer-focused organisation with the appointment of an experienced IT & Digital Category Manager on a 12-month FTC basis.
This is a high-profile role operating across a complex international environment, focused on driving strategic sourcing, supplier management and category transformation initiatives across IT, Digital & Consultancy spend.
The organisation is currently undergoing continued transformation and is looking for someone capable of operating within a fast-paced, matrix-led environment, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Technology, Procurement, Finance and wider business functions.
Role Overview
* Lead the IT & Digital Category strategy across a broad EMEA remit
* Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across Technology and Consultancy spend
* Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers
* Support category transformation and procurement best practice initiatives
* Deliver measurable commercial value, cost optimisation and supplier performance improvements
* Lead supplier governance, contract management and SLA performance activities
* Support budgeting, forecasting and procurement planning cycles
* Drive market intelligence, supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
* Partner with Technology, Finance and Procurement leadership teams across the organisation
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience operating within IT / Digital / Consultancy Procurement categories
* Strong strategic sourcing and category management experience
* Experience managing complex supplier and stakeholder relationships
* Exposure to large-scale, matrix-led or international organisations
* Strong commercial negotiation and influencing capability
* Experience driving procurement transformation and change initiatives
* Ability to operate strategically whilst remaining hands-on operationally
* Exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP, Coupa or similar procurement platforms advantageous
* Experience operating within complex, fast-paced commercial environments highly beneficial
Why This Role?
* High-profile IT & Digital procurement remit
* Significant stakeholder exposure across Technology and Procurement leadership
* Opportunity to influence strategic supplier and category direction
* Hybrid working model
* Strong overall package including car allowance and bonus
* Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a complex global environment
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