Alexander Lloyd
Category Manager - IT
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Category Manager - IT
📍 Remote (Occasional Travel Required)
💼 Permanent | Full Time
Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Category Manager - IT on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an IT procurement professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of technology and indirect spend categories, driving value, managing supplier relationships and supporting strategic procurement initiatives across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and procurement activity across IT and indirect spend categories.
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes, from tendering and supplier selection through to contract award and implementation.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and manage contractual risk.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
- Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure procurement delivers maximum value and supports business objectives.
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About You
- Proven experience in IT and/or indirect procurement.
- Strong knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing.
- Experience leading complex commercial negotiations and managing contracts.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and project management capabilities.
- CIPS qualification (or working towards) desirable.
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What's on Offer
- Fully remote role with occasional travel
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to influence procurement strategy within a growing organisation
- Broad exposure across IT and indirect spend categories
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