About This Role
We are seeking a strategic Procurement Category Manager to drive commercial strategy and supplier performance for our business-critical cloud and infrastructure services.
This is a high-impact role that involves managing a portfolio of key IT suppliers, leading negotiations, and delivering cost-optimized, value-driven outcomes.
The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, legal, finance, and IT, leading critical procurement decisions and shaping the future of our IT supplier ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
* Supplier & Contract Management
o Lead strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) for cloud and infrastructure vendors, focusing on performance, governance, and value delivery.
o Align vendor engagements with business goals, ensuring contractual compliance and milestone achievement.
o Advise internal stakeholders on supplier performance, commercial risks, and contract management best practices.
* Strategic Procurement & Category Management
o Design and execute category strategies that support our commercial and technical objectives.
o Drive cost efficiency and sustainable value creation across cloud and infrastructure procurement.
o Collaborate with engineering, legal, and finance teams to build and reinforce effective procurement policies.
o Negotiate commercial agreements to secure favorable terms, mitigate risks, and drive efficiency across supplier engagements.
* Stakeholder Collaboration & Cost Optimization
o Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on high-value IT procurement matters.
o Lead RFP processes, gather business requirements, and influence decision-making through data-driven sourcing strategies.
o Maintain a deep understanding of cost structures, contractual frameworks, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing strategies.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, business, or a related field (MCIPS / ISM certification is a plus).
* Minimum 5 years' experience in IT cloud and infrastructure procurement, with a proven record managing high-value, business-critical IT contracts.
* Expertise in supplier relationship management, category strategy, and contract negotiations.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive value and manage procurement risks.
* Confident communicator and influencer with strong stakeholder engagement skills across legal, finance, and IT functions.
* Possession of a passion for structured, efficient, and value-led procurement processes in a fast-paced global environment.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to directly influence how we manage and scale our cloud and infrastructure services globally.
You will have the chance to build robust supplier partnerships, drive innovation through sourcing, and make a lasting impact on our IT ecosystem.
We are looking for a proactive, commercially savvy procurement professional ready to shape the future of IT procurement at our organization.
This is more than just a procurement role - it's a chance to contribute to the success of our organization and create a meaningful impact.