IT Category Manager

Job Title: IT CategoryManager (Fixed Term Contract)Location: Bristol(hybrid, 2 days on-site per week)Contract Duration:9-12 monthsSalary: Up to £85,000Per annum, dependent on experienceAbout the Role:Are you experienced inIT procurement, supporting initiatives such as software, unifiedCommunications, SaaS, digital data, and cloud migration?We are partnered withA leading financial services organisation who is seeking an IT Category Managerto join our Procurement team on a fixed-term contract. In this role, you willmanage and implement the UK & Ireland Procurement strategy, ensuring compliancewith FCA/PRA 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 when not supported by a Global Category Manager.
• Manage UK&I Procurement processes, policies, and procedures (e.g., RFP, RFI) in line with local and Group requirements.
• Negotiate and implement contracts for IT Categories, ensuring compliance with agreed service, performance, quality, and delivery levels.
• Understand budget approaches with Finance and business budget owners to ensure budget definition, Utilisation, optimisation, and compliance.
• 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 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

**As a precondition ofemployment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in theUnited Kingdom.**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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