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# Category Manager - Technology

- **Company:** WPP
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Procurement Software, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d7af03d6e670880

## About the Role

* IT Procurement Expertise: Proven experience in technology procurement, with strong technical skills and a track record of leading complex, high-value RFPs and category plans in a global environment.
 * Negotiation & Contract Skills: Strong hands-on experience in contract and Statement of Work (SOW) drafting, with the ability to lead pragmatic, commercial negotiations.
 * Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Experience managing complex IT supplier relationships (including large technology organisations) and the ability to influence and advise senior business leaders.
 * Project & Team Leadership: Strong project management skills with the ability to multi-task, work within matrixed teams, and collaborate effectively with offshore teams.

## Description

* Category Strategy: Develop and execute global plans for sub-categories within the IT and Telco space, driving cost savings, continuous improvement, and innovation.
 * Market Insight: Maintain a deep understanding of IT supply markets to provide insights on best practices, market challenges, and the best-fit vendors for WPP's needs.
 * Sourcing Leadership: Lead sourcing initiatives (e.g. RFPs), shape demand management, and deliver robust commercial guidance to influence senior decision-making.
 * Relationship Management: Develop and deliver successful supplier relationship management plans and preferred supplier policies.
 * Collaboration: Work as a cohesive part of the wider WPP Procurement team and lead/participate in matrixed project environments., You will report to the Category Director of IT Services, Infrastructure and Telco. Working with the Enterprise Technology (ET) Leadership team, ET CFO and Finance Business Partners and some the largest suppliers in the Technology and Telco sector.


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