Category Manager

As a Procurement Lead for ICT vendors, the successful candidate will manage the entire procurement and contractual lifecycle, including RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, for hardware, software, and professional services. The role involves drafting contracts, supporting contract management, and ensuring policy compliance to minimize total cost of ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate RFP/RFQ processes and sourcing activities
Manage executive-level relationships with key suppliers
Handle complex negotiations with strategic vendors
Collaborate with IT teams to define technical requirements
Work closely with finance and legal to support contracting and renewals
Implement procurement governance and processes
Manage SLAs, contractual clauses, and commercial terms
Monitor KPIs—savings, cost avoidance, vendor performance
Analyze market trends and pricing benchmarks

Skills and Experience

4+ years in procurement or sourcing
Experience in complex negotiations for SaaS, cloud, or licensing contracts
Understanding of IT purchasing models—cloud, subscriptions, enterprise software
Analytical and negotiation capabilities

Additional Qualifications

Experience working with global vendors
Experience in specific categories (e.g., cloud or cyber)
Experience in tech companies or consulting
Legal background
Familiarity with procurement or spend analysis tools

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