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Senior IT Category Manager

IT SupportIT SupportFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 10,001+Since 1982H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United Kingdom

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglishOracle

Job Description

Senior IT Category Manager

Wood

• Own the leadership and management of the IT category function across the group • Drive and shape category strategies that deliver tangible and sustainable savings across the business • Deliver value and exceptional service to internal customers • Manage the IT procurement team in delivering value, reducing risk, and simplifying procurement processes across a complex technology environment • Work closely with strategic IT suppliers, manage diverse procurement requirements, drive sourcing and contract management activities • Develop strong commercial partnerships that support the organisation's technology objectives • Act as a core member of the Group procurement leadership team supporting broader business strategy and delivery of business objectives

Job Requirements

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent commercial experience in Supply Chain
  • Experience negotiating with providers such as; Autodesk, AspenTech, Hexagon, AVEVA, and Bentley, alongside enterprise platforms like Oracle and Microsoft, and managed service / staff augmentation partners such as Wissen
  • Extensive experience in IT category management, strategic sourcing, and procurement leadership, with the ability to develop category strategies, lead high-performing teams, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience managing annual IT spend in excess of $150M
  • Proven success negotiating complex technology agreements with global suppliers
  • Exceptional communication, influencing, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and build credibility at all levels of the organisation
  • Strong relationship-builder with a well-established professional network across procurement, technology, and the wider business environment
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with suppliers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
  • Strategic and commercially minded, with the ability to shape category direction and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation
  • Highly organised, with strong planning and prioritisation skills and the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive and collaborative leader who inspires high performance, drives engagement, and champions continuous development.
  • Well-developed commercial acumen, with a strong understanding of market dynamics, supplier management, and value delivery

Benefits

  • Meaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
  • Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle* *
  • Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
  • Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

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