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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Category Lead - **Company:** Sciensus - **Location:** Burton upon Trent, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software as a Service, Procurement Software, Software Licensing, Information Technology - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815330410-it-category-lead ## About the Role * Experience in conducting SRM activity with strategic IT suppliers including structured supplier performance reviews and governance frameworks and managing associated risks. * Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and gain commitment from diverse business functions and senior leadership. * Solid understanding of contract review, negotiation and analytical skills, ensuring alignment with business strategies and risk mitigation requirements. * Preference for CIPS or similar professional qualification., * A proven track record in managing end-to-end procurement including negotiations, sourcing and supplier management. * Ability to manage an IT procurement category/subcategories HW/SW, networks and outsourcing. * Experience with contractual and commercial negotiation of multi-year IT contracts and SaaS agreements. * Strong analytical and advisory capabilities for senior management. ## Description Overview Sciensus are seeking an IT Category Lead. Reporting into the Head of Procurement, this is a hybrid working role, coming into our Burton office at least 2 days a week. You will be responsible for IT category management, procurement and contractual support with a focus on ICT & Digital. We will expect you to drive cost effective strategies and ensure supplier performance aligns with business goals, all whilst building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders. Responsibilities * Manage IT category management, procurement and contractual support with a focus on ICT & Digital. * Drive cost effective strategies and ensure supplier performance aligns with business goals; build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders. * Manage end-to-end procurement including negotiations, sourcing and supplier management. * Manage an IT procurement category/subcategories (HW/SW, networks and outsourcing). * Contractual and commercial negotiation of multi-year IT contracts with a deep understanding of SaaS agreements, software licensing models, pricing structures, and IT licensing and services agreements. * Advise senior management on procurement, contract and supply chain matters. * Strong background in building and executing long-term category and subcategory strategies aligned to overall business objectives. * Experience in managing complex IT projects and contract negotiations with Tier 1 IT vendors. * Experience in conducting SRM activity with strategic IT suppliers including structured supplier performance reviews and governance frameworks and managing associated risks. * Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and gain commitment from diverse business functions and senior leadership. * Solid understanding of contract review, negotiation and analytical skills, ensuring alignment with business strategies and risk mitigation requirements. * Preference for CIPS or similar professional qualification. Qualifications / Skills * A proven track record in managing end-to-end procurement including negotiations, sourcing and supplier management. * Ability to manage an IT procurement category/subcategories HW/SW, networks and outsourcing. * Experience with contractual and commercial negotiation of multi-year IT contracts and SaaS agreements. * Strong analytical and advisory capabilities for senior management. Seniority level * Associate Employment type * Full-time Job function * Finance Industries * Hospitals and Health Care ## Related Videos - [Kettle and Pot or Peas in a Pod? A Debate on Open-Source and Proprietary Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1585-kettle-and-pot-or-peas-in-a-pod-a-debate-on-open-source-and-proprietary-software) - [The Day After the Robots Come. 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