Full job descriptionIT Category ManagerLondon | Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office
Competitive salary + benefits
Your new company
You will be joining a leading international insurance organisation that is continuing to invest in its Procurement and Technology capabilities. Operating across a complex international environment, Procurement plays an increasingly important role in driving commercial value, managing supplier risk and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.The Procurement team is close-knit, collaborative and relatively flat, with a genuine focus on developing people. The function is continuing to evolve, making this a particularly good opportunity for someone who wants to contribute ideas, improve ways of working and grow alongside the team rather than simply inherit established processes.
Your new role
As IT Category Manager, you will take ownership of a broad international technology portfolio, primarily covering Software, SaaS, Cloud and IT Professional Services.You will lead sourcing projects, RFPs, renewals and commercial negotiations, while developing category strategies and managing key supplier relationships. The role offers strong exposure to senior Technology stakeholders and the opportunity to become a trusted commercial partner across the organisation.
The portfolio is varied, with significant activity across Software and SaaS alongside Professional Services including application development, testing and managed services. There is also exposure to outsourced and offshore technology services, giving you the opportunity to develop breadth across the IT category rather than being restricted to one specialist area.Importantly, this isn’t an environment where every process is already mature. You’ll have the opportunity to bring ideas, improve how things are done and contribute to the continued development of the IT sourcing capability.
What you’ll need to succeed
You will bring several years of experience across IT Procurement, Technology Sourcing or Category Management, ideally with good exposure to Software, SaaS and/or IT Professional Services.You’ll be comfortable leading sourcing activity, negotiating commercial and contractual terms, managing supplier relationships and balancing multiple projects at the same time. Strong communication skills will be important, as you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and need to translate complex commercial situations into clear recommendations.
Just as importantly, the team is looking for someone humble, curious and solutions-oriented. This is not about finding the most senior person in the market. It will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, working through ambiguity and helping improve an evolving Procurement environment rather than simply highlighting where processes aren’t perfect.
Experience within insurance, financial services or another regulated environment would be beneficial, but broader industry backgrounds will also be considered.
What you’ll get in return
You’ll join a supportive and collaborative Procurement function where you can take genuine ownership of an international IT portfolio, work closely with senior Technology stakeholders and help shape how the function develops.
For someone looking for their next step rather than a finished role, there is a strong opportunity to broaden your experience, build your profile and grow with the Procurement team over the longer term. The organisation offers a competitive salary and benefits package alongside hybrid working with three days per week in the London office.
What you need to do now
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