Senior IT Sourcing Manager - Procurement / Category Manager

Senior IT Sourcing Manager- Category / Procurement Manager - Infrastructure, Networks, Cloud, Data Centres Manchester Client Details A face paced well known organisation based in Manchester. Description We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities across a critical Technology Infrastructure portfolio. This is a highly visible role providing commercial leadership across Infrastructure, Cloud, Connectivity, Data Centre and Network-related procurement activities. As Senior IT Sourcing Manager, you will: • Lead strategic sourcing activities across Technology Infrastructure and Cloud categories. • Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business and technology objectives. • Act as a key commercial partner to the CTO and Technology Leadership Team. • Lead end-to-end sourcing projects from requirement definition through to supplier selection and contract award. • Manage complex RFP, RFQ and tender processes. • Negotiate and manage high-value technology contracts and commercial agreements. • Drive commercial value, cost optimisation and operational improvements across the technology spend portfolio. • Build strong relationships with strategic technology suppliers and reseller partners. • Support major technology transformation and infrastructure projects. • Provide commercial oversight of cloud services and infrastructure agreements. • Partner with Technology, Finance and Legal teams to support investment decisions, business cases and governance activity. • Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify opportunities and innovation. • Ensure robust procurement governance and commercial risk management. • Maintain visibility of contract renewals, sourcing pipelines and future procurement requirements. This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Technology Procurement professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver long-term commercial value. Profile A successful Senior IT Sourcing Manager you should have: What We're Looking For • A confident and credible procurement professional capable of operating at executive level. • 5+ years' experience in IT Procurement, Technology Sourcing or IT Category Management. • Strong understanding of category knowledge across Infrastructure, Networks, Cloud, Connectivity or Hosting environments. • Proven experience leading complex technology sourcing projects and commercial negotiations. • Expertise managing technology contracts, frameworks and service agreements. • Strong experience of RFPs, competitive tendering and supplier evaluation. • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior business leaders. • Experience engaging directly with CIOs, CTOs and Technology Leadership Teams. • Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation capability. • Ability to analyse market trends and identify sourcing opportunities. • Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, migration or transformation programmes. • Strong understanding of procurement governance, risk management and category strategy • Ideally you would have managed a small team • Degree qualified and/or CIPS qualified preferred. My client is looking from a candidate who has worked in a fast paced FMCG, retailer or online business Job Offer • Salary ranging from £80,000 up to £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits • A great opportunity to shape your role and be part of a growing business Please note this role requires you on-site, with flexibility please only apply if you live in the Manchester area and have Procurement Category/ Sourcing IT experience