https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/land/ad/1984353119?v=AE2FAAD72F17ABF516FF099E7609DB4277F5F52E&frd=9340633a424f83ea677c5b64f5f4df99&r=6485699&ccd=36202561e1861dbecfee3ca09f71533e&utm_source=jwicomdirect-dynamic&utm_medium=ppc&partnerb=1&chnlid=2000&utm_content=1&utm_campaign=0.16IT / Computing / Software0.161984353119IT Category Manager – £60k plus Benefits£50000 – £60000 per annumIT Category Manager – £60k My client, a leader in Financial Services, is currently recruiting a fantastic opportunity for a driven Category Manager, with experience in IT Security, to join their organisation and lead on Category Strategy and Procurement delivery This role is paying up to £60k, plus benefits. The main base for this role is the South East, with significant flexibility around remote working. You will: Lead negotiations with major suppliers to agree positive, long-term contracts. Manage bids, achieving value for money across systems, software, equipment and components Work closely with Senior-level stakeholders to develop and roll out strategic initiatives for the IT Category, to drive improvement and change Ensure strong working relationships are maintained with senior stakeholders and major suppliers Maintain a strong awareness of the market and suppliers Ensure Procurement projects are delivered to time and cost milestones Lead risk management and ensure compliance against relevant legislation and requirements Requirements: Full lifecycle experience, carrying out bidding, working closely with supply chain to develop new solutions and carrying out vendor management Significant, demonstrable experience in a strategic Procurement role, focusing on IT Security Confident engaging with senior level stakeholders and major suppliers Strong understanding and experience of business development This is an urgent requirement, so if interested, please apply asap or contact Claire on or 01483213310 This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/91881429