Sea Global
IT Category Manager (Procurement)
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Title: IT Category Manager (Procurement)
Sector: Energy / Power Generation
Location: Remote (UK) with occasional travel to Leeds
Salary & Package: Competitive salary + bonus + a further strong benefits package
Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation within the Energy / Power Generation sector to recruit an IT Category Manager.
They are looking for an experienced IT procurement professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment, managing complex sourcing projects, and driving continuous improvement across procurement and supplier performance.
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Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement activity across the IT category (Software, Hardware, Networks, Cyber Security, Licensing, OT and more)
- Develop sourcing strategies, manage competitive tender processes, negotiate commercial terms, and oversee contract award and implementation.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and procurement synergies across the wider business.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, implementing supplier development initiatives and resolving contractual or performance issues where required.
- Support contract lifecycle management, ensuring negotiated value is successfully delivered throughout contract execution.
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Experience & Requirements
- Proven procurement experience across a broad range of IT categories.
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including drafting, negotiating, and managing complex supplier agreements.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
- Experience delivering supplier performance improvements and managing commercial risk.
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