Job Role: IT Category Lead
Length: 6 months
Sector: Higher Education
Start: ASAP
Hybrid: 2 days in office per week
Hours: Full Time
Location: London
Job Purpose
A higher education client is looking for an Interim IT Category lead for 6 months to head up the category. This role is based in London with a non-negotiable hybrid model of 2 days per week in the office. I am looking for experienced IT Procurement professionals to lead this critical spending category within a complex, mufti-stakeholder institute. The role is ideal for someone who combines deep procurement expertise with strong relationship building skills and the ability to drive strategic and operational improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the IT procurement category, overseeing tendering, contract management and supplier performance.
2. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping procurement strategy and ensuring value for money.
3. Manage and deliver competitive sourcing activities across a range of IT goods and services.
4. Develop and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
5. Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, internal policy, and best practice.
6. Support organisational change ...