IT Category Manager - Technology. Hybrid working

IT Category Manager - Technology. Hybrid working

£50000 - £60000 per annum + hybrid working/corporate benefits

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Category Manager - Technology (12 Month Fixed term contract) - upto £60K pa
Location: Belfast (hybrid - 3 days p/w in office)
Contract type: 12 Month Fixed term contract

Are you a IT procurement professional looking for the flexibility of a fixed term contract role and hybrid working?

We're looking for a professional with IT (Software) Procurement experience from any industry background to join a growing procurement function in Belfast for 12 months cover.

What you'll be doing:

• Working closely with the senior manager - Leading and supporting with IT procurement activity across mainly Software, Cloud spend categories.
• Negotiating and managing IT supplier contracts to maximise value and performance.
• Partnering with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver commercially effective solutions and strategic input.
• Using data and insights to identify opportunities, measure savings and support informed strategic decision-making.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience IT (Software or Cloud) procurement
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience managing IT suppliers and commercial contracts.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

applicants must be based in Belfast area to commit to hybrid working requirement and hold current/valid Right to work