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# Senior Category Manager - IT

- **Company:** Talent Drive
- **Location:** Bracknell, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Procurement Software, Product Software Implementation Methods, Information Technology Outsourcing, Information Technology, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/43128956/

## About the Role

Deep technical category experience within IT Services and Professional Services categoriesPrevious experience working on complex global projects, dealing with Tier 1 & 2 suppliers of significant valuesConfident in engaging and influencing senior level stakeholders, and across various regionsA highly strategic mindset when approaching procurement, suppliers and business needsWill have a track record of IT category management, effecting change and continuous improvement through implementation of innovative category strategiesExcellent communications skills when dealing with all levels of stakeholderAble to adapt in a very fast paced, continuously changing environmentDegree or MCIPS qualified, nice to have but not essential

## Description

Senior Procurement Manager - IT Professional Services | £80,000 to £90,000 | Bonus | full corporate benefits package | Bracknell - 3 days in the office | A multi-billion £ Business whose brand is known globally
This is a key role for a truly global business, who has scoped out this brand new role to own the IT Professional Services category, reporting into the Head of IT Procurement.
You will regularly and consistently engage with the company's CxO level stakeholders to support and deliver the highest level of service for the business. In order to succeed in this role, you will need Gravitas, Confidence, Adaptability and Resilience to advise all stakeholders on how to best embed robust category strategies.
Areas covered: IT Professional Services, Consultancies, IT Managed Services, IT Outsourcing, IT Contractors (IR35), Training and Specialist Bespoke IT Implementation Services
Role and responsibilities:
Create IT strategy through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savingsDevelop group wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local officesSupport the development of global category strategies to a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projectsEngage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in, utilising strong market knowledgeBuild relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of a suppliers performanceMonitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedbackBe a Procurement role model by living company values, consistently delivering to the high standards expected, promoting procurement through relationshipsOn top over delivering strategic projects, ensure the business is getting the best service in line with cost efficiency


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