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IT Category Manager
Distinct Recruitment Nottingham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
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IT Category Manager – SaaS & Software Procurement
Nottingham – Hybrid Working (1 Day Per Week in the Office)
£30,000 – £55,000 + Uncapped Savings Bonus
Are you an experienced IT procurement professional looking for a role where your commercial impact is genuinely rewarded?
We’re working with a growing technology business in Nottingham looking to appoint an IT Category Manager to take ownership of an £18m software and IT spend portfolio across SaaS, cloud, licensing, infrastructure, and technology services.
This is a highly visible role within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where procurement is seen as a strategic business partner rather than a back-office function.
What makes this role different?
Alongside a strong base salary, the business offers an uncapped savings-based bonus structure where high performers can potentially double their salary through delivered procurement savings and commercial improvements.
You’ll have the autonomy to shape supplier strategy, influence key technology decisions, and drive measurable value across the organisation.
The Role:
• Manage an £18m spend portfolio across software, SaaS, cloud, IT services, and technology suppliers
• Lead sourcing activity, commercial negotiations, contract renewals, and supplier management
• Deliver cost savings, supplier consolidation, and commercial efficiencies across the technology estate
• Develop category strategies aligned to business growth and digital transformation plans
• Partner with stakeholders across IT, Engineering, Finance, Product, Security, and Legal
• Review software licensing models, cloud agreements, and SaaS contracts to optimise value and reduce risk
• Drive supplier performance, governance, and commercial accountability
• Support procurement process improvement and continuous commercial optimisation initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
• Previous experience within IT Procurement, Software Procurement, SaaS Buying, or Technology Category Management is essential
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with a track record of delivering measurable savings
• Experience managing software licensing, SaaS agreements, cloud contracts, and IT suppliers
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
• Analytical, commercially minded, and comfortable operating autonomously
• Ability to work within a fast-moving technology-led environment
The Opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an I...