Global Category Manager - IT

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Qualifications:

Significant experience in category management within IT procurement., Strong strategic thinking and sourcing skills., Excellent knowledge of procurement processes and contract negotiation., Ability to operate globally in a remote team environment..

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute the global and regional category strategy for IT spend.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key senior stakeholders for IT procurement needs.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts to ensure compliance with procurement policy.
  • Oversee supplier relationships and manage performance for continuous improvement.

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Aggreko XLarge https://www.aggreko.com
5001 - 10000 Employees
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Job description

We're a global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We’re looking for a Global Category Manager – IT. This is a 12 month fixed-term contract for maternity cover.

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance) 

  • Generous holiday entitlement, with option to ‘buy’ or ‘sell‘ 

  • A focus on continued personal development 

  • Paid time off work for volunteering in the community 

  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle 

What you’ll do:

  • Develop and execute the global and regional category strategy for IT spend, covering software, hardware, network, data, services, and telecoms

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key senior stakeholders across regions to align and fulfil IT procurement needs

  • Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with company procurement policy

  • Deliver cost savings and added value by leveraging global and regional spend

  • Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring ongoing contract compliance and continuous improvement

  • Oversee all commercial, operational, and supply chain risk management within the IT category

  • Support business units by providing procurement expertise and driving global standardisation across suppliers

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

  • Significant experience in category management within IT procurement

  • Strong strategic thinking and sourcing skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

  • Excellent knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation

  • Ability to operate globally and collaboratively in a remote team environment

  • Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills

  • Experience delivering value beyond cost savings (e.g. innovation, efficiency, risk reduction)

Find out more and apply now.

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Other Skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Virtual Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication

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