IT Category Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Bolton (hybrid, 2-3 days on-site per week)

Contract Duration: 9-12 months

Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum + bonus

About the Role:Are you experienced in IT procurement, supporting initiatives such as software, unified Communications, SaaS, digital data, and cloud migration? Hays are partnered with a leading financial services organisation who are seeking an IT Category Manager to join their Procurement team on a fixed-term contract. In this role, you will manage and implement the UK & Ireland Procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather, assess, and challenge business requirements.
• Coordinate the delivery of processes and initiatives, establishing best-in-class policies, processes, or services.
• Develop and implement the Category Strategy with the support of global colleagues.
• Manage Procurement processes, policies, and procedures (e.g., RFP, RFI).
• Negotiate and implement contracts for IT Categories.
• Understand budget approaches with Finance and business budget owners .
• Utilise procurement tools and best practices to increase efficiency and quality, contributing to procurement savings and KPI objectives.

What You'll Bring:

• Recent experience in supporting IT procurement initiatives, including software, unified communications, SaaS, digital data, and cloud migration.
• Experience supporting a broader range of indirect categories.
• A team player focused on ensuring the success and respect of the procurement team across different functions.
• CIPS qualifications would be desirable
• An understanding of FCA / PRA regulations

What's on offer:

• Competitive annual salary up to £85,000, dependent on experience
• Annual company and performance-based bonus
• Private health insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Employee discounts
• Gym benefits

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