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# Category Manager - IT Cloud & Infrastructure

- **Company:** Equal Approach Ltd.
- **Location:** Reading, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £59,800.0 - £89,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Procurement Software
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://reach.equalapproach.com/job/senior-category-manager-it-cloud-and-infrastructure/

## About the Role

* Extensive experience in IT procurement across Cloud (IaaS, PaaS), Hosting, Infrastructure and Data Centre services.
 * Strong understanding of category management and experience leading strategic category development.
 * Deep knowledge of cloud commercial models including consumption-based pricing, reservation models, marketplace procurement and cost optimisation.
 * A collaborative approach and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders with clear, evidence-based recommendations.
 * A professional qualification such as CIPS (desirable), with experience in regulated sectors such as energy or utilities also beneficial.

## Description

Were looking for a Senior Category Manager - IT Cloud & Infrastructure to shape and lead the procurement and commercial strategy across our Cloud, Hosting, Compute, Storage, and Infrastructure services portfolio. This is a visible and influential role where youll help guide how SSE partners with major global cloud and infrastructure providers, ensuring thoughtful governance, strong commercial outcomes, and long-term sustainable value. Working closely with senior stakeholders across IT, Security, Architecture and Group Technology Services, youll play a key role in supporting transformation programmes and building future capability. Youll join a collaborative and supportive environment where your perspective is valued, your leadership can grow, and youre empowered to make a meaningful impact., * Shape and deliver the category strategy for IT Cloud & Infrastructure, creating a clear multi-year roadmap aligned to business, technology and regulatory priorities.

 * Design and implement thoughtful commercial and contracting models for cloud, hosting and infrastructure services.
 * Partner closely with senior stakeholders across IT, Finance and Legal to guide sourcing decisions and enable strategic programmes.
 * Use internal and external insight to inform sourcing strategies and strengthen the organisations approach to cloud and infrastructure partnerships.
 * Provide updates and insight to the Head of Procurement for IT & Telco on category performance and strategic direction.


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