IT Category Manager

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Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading London based client to recruit for a IT Category Manager.

Purpose of role:

You will develop and execute category strategies, lead complex sourcing projects, negotiate major contracts, and build strong supplier relationships – all while working closely with senior stakeholders across Technology and Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage the IT Category
  • Conduct spend analysis and develop opportunities across the category
  • Lead end to end sourcing process
  • Lead commercial negotiations across the category
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Management of internal stakeholders

Skills and experience required:

  • Proven category management within IT
  • A strong track record of delivering measurable savings
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong stakeholder management experience

51555DH

INDPRO

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

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Job Description:

Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our leading London based client to recruit for a IT Category Manager.

Purpose of role:

You will develop and execute category strategies, lead complex sourcing projects, negotiate major contracts, and build strong supplier relationships – all while working closely with senior stakeholders across Technology and Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage the IT Category
  • Conduct spend analysis and develop opportunities across the category
  • Lead end to end sourcing process
  • Lead commercial negotiations across the category
  • Manage supplier relationships
  • Management of internal stakeholders

Skills and experience required:

  • Proven category management within IT
  • A strong track record of delivering measurable savings
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong stakeholder management experience

51555DH

INDPRO

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Posted: May 21st, 2026