IT & Digital Category Manager

IT & Digital Category Manager 💰 Circa £79,000 + £7,200 Car Allowance + 18% Bonus 📍 Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite - West London 🕒 12-Month Fixed Term Contract ✅ Must be eligible to work in the UK

We’re currently supporting a global consumer-focused organisation with the appointment of an experienced IT & Digital Category Manager on a 12-month FTC basis. This is a high-profile role operating across a complex international environment, focused on driving strategic sourcing, supplier management and category transformation initiatives across IT, Digital & Consultancy spend. The organisation is currently undergoing continued transformation and is looking for someone capable of operating within a fast-paced, matrix-led environment, partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Technology, Procurement, Finance and wider business functions.

Role Overview Lead the IT & Digital Category strategy across a broad EMEA remit Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across Technology and Consultancy spend Build strong relationships with senior internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers Support category transformation and procurement best practice initiatives Deliver measurable commercial value, cost optimisation and supplier performance improvements Lead supplier governance, contract management and SLA performance activities Support budgeting, forecasting and procurement planning cycles Drive market intelligence, supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Partner with Technology, Finance and Procurement leadership teams across the organisation

Required Skills & Experience Proven experience operating within IT / Digital / Consultancy Procurement categories Strong strategic sourcing and category management experience Experience managing complex supplier and stakeholder relationships Exposure to large-scale, matrix-led or international organisations Strong commercial negotiation and influencing capability Experience driving procurement transformation and change initiatives Ability to operate strategically whilst remaining hands-on operationally Exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP, Coupa or similar procurement platforms advantageous Experience operating within complex, fast-paced commercial environments highly beneficial

Why This Role? High-profile IT & Digital procurement remit Significant stakeholder exposure across Technology and Procurement leadership Opportunity to influence strategic supplier and category direction Hybrid working model Strong overall package including car allowance and bonus Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a complex global environment

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