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Interim it category manager

Manchester
Hays
Category manager
Posted: 18h ago
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Your new companyYou will join a private sector professional services organisation that is modernising its procurement approach and building stronger commercial governance across IT spend. The company operates in a fast moving, client driven environment where the ability to secure value, improve supplier relationships and support business growth is central to its strategy. This is a role where your expertise will have a direct and visible impact from day one.

Your new roleYou will lead the IT category, covering software, hardware, cloud technologies, networks and wider IT professional services. You will manage end-to-end sourcing activity, lead commercial negotiations and identify opportunities to improve cost, performance and risk management across the supplier base. The role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders to shape category strategy and bring commercial insight to technology decisions. You will also support wider procurement transformation, strengthening processes and raising the profile of best practice procurement within the business. As an interim, you will be expected to pick up pace quickly and deliver outcomes without delay.

What you'll need to succeedYou will bring strong IT procurement experience gained within a complex private sector environment, ideally within professional services or a similar sector where commercial rigour and stakeholder engagement are key. You will have a track record of delivering savings, improving supplier performance and driving better commercial controls across SaaS, cloud, infrastructure and managed services. You will be confident working with senior leaders, able to challenge constructively and comfortable operating with autonomy.

What you'll get in returnYou will receive a competitive day rate, hybrid working options and the opportunity to influence IT procurement during a period of meaningful change. The role offers exposure to senior leadership and the chance to contribute to strategic technology and procurement decisions.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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