Sourcing and Category Manager - IT
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- England,North West,Cheshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Role: Sourcing and Category Manager - IT
Salary: £70,000
Location: Cheshire
A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Sourcing & Category Lead to drive strategic procurement across its Technology Services spend portfolio.
This is a high-impact role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders, offering the opportunity to shape category strategy, deliver commercial value, and influence enterprise-wide sourcing decisions.
The OpportunityYou will take ownership of a complex and high-value IT Services category, developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimise cost, manage risk, and enhance supplier performance. Working closely with business leaders and procurement teams, you will play a key role in aligning commercial strategy with broader organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities*Define and deliver category strategies for Technology Services spend
*Lead end-to-end sourcing activity (RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection)
*Drive cost optimisation while maintaining service quality and managing risk
*Partner with senior stakeholders across technology, procurement, and operations
*Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and control frameworks
*Identify and implement process improvements and sourcing efficiencies
*Monitor market trends and supplier landscape to inform strategic decisions
About You*Extensive procurement experience within a large, complex organisation
*Strong background in IT / Technology Services sourcing (essential)
*Proven ability to operate at senior stakeholder level and influence decision-making
*Deep understanding of commercial models, contract negotiation, and supplier management
*Strategic mindset with the ability to translate analysis into actionable outcomes
*Strong risk awareness within regulated or highly governed environments
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Why Apply?*Strategic, high-visibility role with real business impact
*Opportunity to shape sourcing strategy in a critical spend area
*Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong leadership exposure
*Clear scope for progression and long-term career development
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Salary: £70,000
Location: Cheshire
A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Sourcing & Category Lead to drive strategic procurement across its Technology Services spend portfolio.
This is a high-impact role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders, offering the opportunity to shape category strategy, deliver commercial value, and influence enterprise-wide sourcing decisions.
The OpportunityYou will take ownership of a complex and high-value IT Services category, developing and executing sourcing strategies that optimise cost, manage risk, and enhance supplier performance. Working closely with business leaders and procurement teams, you will play a key role in aligning commercial strategy with broader organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities*Define and deliver category strategies for Technology Services spend
*Lead end-to-end sourcing activity (RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection)
*Drive cost optimisation while maintaining service quality and managing risk
*Partner with senior stakeholders across technology, procurement, and operations
*Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and control frameworks
*Identify and implement process improvements and sourcing efficiencies
*Monitor market trends and supplier landscape to inform strategic decisions
About You*Extensive procurement experience within a large, complex organisation
*Strong background in IT / Technology Services sourcing (essential)
*Proven ability to operate at senior stakeholder level and influence decision-making
*Deep understanding of commercial models, contract negotiation, and supplier management
*Strategic mindset with the ability to translate analysis into actionable outcomes
*Strong risk awareness within regulated or highly governed environments
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Why Apply?*Strategic, high-visibility role with real business impact
*Opportunity to shape sourcing strategy in a critical spend area
*Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong leadership exposure
*Clear scope for progression and long-term career development
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Job number 3639507
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