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Category Manager – IT Procurement
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Purpose
The Category Manager – IT Procurement, is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for IT hardware, software, telecom, cloud services, SaaS, and technology-related services. This role ensures cost optimization, supplier performance management, contract compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with business and digital transformation objectives.
Key Accountabilities Category Strategy & Planning- Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for IT procurement aligned with organizational objectives.
- Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier benchmarking.
- Identify cost‑saving, value‑creation, and innovation opportunities within the IT category.
- Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization initiatives.
- Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities including RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and negotiations.
- Negotiate pricing, service levels, and commercial terms with IT vendors.
- Deliver savings strategy in line with the annual set target.
- Establish and manage preferred supplier programs.
- Develop strong relationships with strategic IT vendors and stakeholders.
- Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and SLAs.
- Draft, review, and negotiate IT contracts in collaboration with Legal and IT teams.
- Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
- Manage renewals, licensing agreements, software subscriptions, and support contracts.
- Mitigate risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, and vendor dependency.
- Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to understand requirements.
- Provide procurement advisory support for digital transformation initiatives.
- Act as the primary procurement contact for IT‑related projects.
- Manage IT procurement budgets and forecast category spend.
- Track savings performance and report on procurement KPIs.
- Support budgeting and planning cycles.
- Conduct supplier risk assessments and business continuity evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with information security and data protection standards.
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails.
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