At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT procurement, develop strategies, and manage supplier relationships.
- Company: Join a leading organisation in the Infrastructure and Energy sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and strong benefits package.
- Other info: Remote work with occasional travel and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment with complex sourcing projects.
- Qualifications: Proven IT procurement experience and strong commercial knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation within the Infrastructure and Energy sector to recruit a Category Manager – IT Procurement.
The successful candidate will lead end-to-end procurement activity, develop strategic supplier relationships, and champion procurement as a trusted business partner across the organisation.
They are looking for an experienced IT procurement professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment, managing complex sourcing projects, and driving continuous improvement across procurement and supplier performance.
- Lead end-to-end procurement activity across the IT category and some wider indirect spend.
- Develop sourcing strategies, manage competitive tender processes, negotiate commercial terms, and oversee contract award and implementation.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and procurement synergies across the wider business.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, implementing supplier development initiatives and resolving contractual or performance issues where required.
- Support contract lifecycle management, ensuring negotiated value is successfully delivered throughout contract execution.
- Maintain procurement systems, processes, and governance, ensuring compliance with internal policies and best practice.
Proven procurement experience across IT (e.g. Software, Hardware, Network) categories, with strong knowledge of category management principles.
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, including drafting, negotiating, and managing complex supplier agreements.
Experience delivering supplier performance improvements and managing commercial risk.
Experience managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously within a dynamic environment.
Category Manager - Energy & Waste employer: Sea Global
At Sea Global, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer within the Infrastructure and Energy sector, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our remote working model allows for flexibility while occasional travel provides opportunities for personal interaction and professional networking. We are committed to employee growth, providing robust training and development programmes, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that truly values your contributions.
