Category Manager IT

We are currently partnering with a leading organization in the region to hire an experienced Category Manager – IT Procurement.

This is a strategic role reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer, responsible for leading IT category strategy across hardware, software, telecom, cloud, SaaS, and technology services.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement IT category strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Conduct spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and market intelligence
• Identify cost-saving and value-creation opportunities
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization initiatives
  
  
  

• Lead end-to-end sourcing (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs)
• Negotiate pricing, SLAs, and commercial terms
• Deliver savings targets aligned with annual objectives
• Manage preferred supplier programs
• Monitor vendor performance through KPIs and SLA
  
  
  

• Draft, review, and negotiate IT contracts in collaboration with Legal and IT
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations
• Manage renewals, licensing, and subscription agreements
• Mitigate cybersecurity, data privacy, and vendor dependency risks
  
  
  

• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business units
• Support digital transformation initiatives
• Act as procurement lead for IT-related projects
  
  
  

• Manage and forecast IT category spend
• Track and report savings and procurement KPIs
• Support budgeting and planning cycles
  
  
  

• Conduct supplier risk and business continuity assessments
• Ensure compliance with information security standards
• Maintain documentation and audit trails
  
  
  

• Bachelors Degree (CIPS Level 4 desirable)
  
  
  

• 5–7 years of experience in IT procurement within a similar or larger organization
  
  
  

• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Experience in matrix environments
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• Demonstrated ability to articulate Procurements value proposition
• Fluent in English