Bramwith Consulting
IT Category Manager
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IT Category Manager – Global Technology Procurement
Newcastle / Edinburgh / Glasgow | Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Package
I’m partnering with a major global organisation that is investing heavily in its procurement function and embarking on an exciting period of transformation.
They are looking for a high-potential, ambitious IT procurement professional who is ready to step into a Category Manager position and accelerate their career.
This is a particularly exciting opportunity because the successful candidate will report directly to the Head of IT Procurement, gaining excellent exposure and development while taking ownership of a broad portfolio of UK and global technology spend.
A significant proportion of the global remit is greenfield, providing the opportunity to build category strategies, challenge the status quo and genuinely shape how Technology Procurement operates internationally.
The opportunity:
- Take ownership of UK and global IT spend
- Work across the full spectrum of IT categories, including Software, SaaS, Hardware, Cloud, Infrastructure, Telecoms and IT Services
- Develop and implement strategic category plans across both established and greenfield spend
- Lead complex strategic sourcing, tendering and supplier negotiations
- Work with senior technology stakeholders across the UK and internationally
- Identify significant savings, commercial improvements and supplier opportunities
- Help shape the future direction of the global IT procurement function
- Manage and develop a Buyer within the team
- Report directly to the Head of IT Procurement
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Importantly, previous people-management experience is NOT required. This could be an excellent first opportunity to gain management responsibility while being supported by an experienced procurement leader.
Who we're looking for:
- An ambitious procurement professional looking for genuine career progression
- Strong strategic sourcing and category management fundamentals
- Experience across IT / Technology procurement
- Exposure to multiple IT subcategories would be advantageous
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
- Someone proactive, driven and comfortable operating in a transformation environment
- You could currently be a Senior Buyer, Procurement Manager, Category Specialist or Category Manager looking for a bigger remit
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Package:
- Up to £65,000 + car allowance + excellent benefits
Location:
- Newcastle, Edinburgh or Glasgow
For someone looking to accelerate their career in Technology Procurement, this offers a rare combination of global exposure, greenfield category development, direct access to the Head of IT Procurement and the opportunity to gain people-management experience.
Send your CV to g.sivarajah@bramwith.com for a confidential discussion
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