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IT Category Manager

United Kingdom, Portsmouth Employment contract 55000.00 - 68000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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IT Category Manager | Portsmouth | £55-68K DOE + 27 Days Holiday + Up to 15% Pension + Bonus | Full-Time | Permanent

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and implement IT category and sourcing strategies
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships and contract performance
  • Lead tender exercises, negotiations, and sourcing initiatives
  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve value
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements
  • Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and company policies
  • Analyse market trends and supplier capabilities
  • Support continuous improvement across procurement processes

Requirements

  • Experience managing IT categories and supplier portfolios is essential
  • Experience within a regulated environment – medical, healthcare, utilities etc
  • Strong strategic sourcing and procurement expertise
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to analyse and present complex commercial information
  • Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Knowledge of IT supply chains and commercial markets
  • Proven track record of delivering measurable business results

Nice to have

  • CIPS / MCIPS qualification or equivalent
  • Project management experience or qualifications

What we offer

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 15%
  • Annual performance-related bonus of up to 6%
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance (4x salary)
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP service
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits
  • Flexible working arrangements available
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