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# Category Manager - Technology. Hybrid working

- **Company:** 1st Executive Ltd
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Procurement Software
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.supplychainonline.co.uk/job/793579/category-manager-technology-hybrid-working/

## About the Role

* Proven experience IT (Software or Cloud) procurement
 * Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
 * Experience managing IT suppliers and commercial contracts.
 * A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

*** applicants must be based in Belfast area to commit to hybrid working requirement and hold current/valid Right to work***

## Description

Are you a IT procurement professional looking for the flexibility of a fixed term contract role and hybrid working?

We're looking for a professional with IT (Software) Procurement experience from any industry background to join a growing procurement function in Belfast for 12 months cover.

What you'll be doing:

 * Working closely with the senior manager - Leading and supporting with IT procurement activity across mainly Software, Cloud spend categories.
 * Negotiating and managing IT supplier contracts to maximise value and performance.
 * Partnering with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver commercially effective solutions and strategic input.
 * Using data and insights to identify opportunities, measure savings and support informed strategic decision-making.