Global IT Category Lead

Global IT Category Lead

Lead IT Procurement categories globally for a leading consumer goods company. Shape global category strategies and execution plans, assess supplier landscapes and market trends to deliver sustained value, and build strong partnerships with stakeholders to align with business priorities and ensure adherence to procurement policies and financial governance.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and lead strategic initiatives such as tail spend optimisation and supplier driven innovation within IT services.
• Coordinate and implement category strategies across regions, ensuring consistency and scalability.
• Monitor supplier performance indicators and initiate reviews to drive improvements and mitigate risks.
• Manage, track, and report on IT spend / sourcing initiatives & savings in the internal tool in collaboration with regional procurement teams.
• Lead the development of global category strategies for IT services including software, hardware, infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Develop and manage global supplier relationships for IT services, ensuring continuity, performance, and innovation.
• Drive global category strategies to deliver top tier results through structured negotiations.
• Coach Regional Category Managers on key negotiations and leverage digital sourcing capabilities to deliver value efficiently.
• Support the creation and maintenance of category knowledge and processes to ensure strategies remain informed and relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement and category management experience, ideally within a CPG company.
• Strong category strategy, negotiation, and delivery skills, with a track record of achieving results.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively across global regions, cultures, and matrix organisations while balancing diverse business needs.
• Working knowledge of COUPA, MS Office, and other procurement tools.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Market leading pension contribution.
• Bonus scheme.
• Flexible savings and spending accounts to maximise healthcare options.
• Private medical insurance with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Diverse income protection insurance options.
• Additional programs and support for education, adoption, relocation, and childcare.
• Flexible work model blending remote work with intentional in person collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ARBEX is a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies. This role is available for local candidates already authorised to work in the role's country only. ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role.