Category manager (terni)

Job informationPosted: 18.05.2026Job reference: 1cf6cdc471d4cc11644f06f8cd073802Location: Client / EmployerJob reference: 1cf6cdc471d4cc11644f06f8cd073802Listing type: BasicEU work permit required: NoPosted: 18.05.202602.07.2026He/she will lead and own the procurement and contractual process for the assigned portfolio of Information & Communication Technology Vendors.the successful candidate will have ownership in driving the procurement process -including the RFI, RFQ, RFP processes- for the supply of Hardware, Software and Professional Services related to Information Technology projects and programmes. in addition, will own the administrative process for drafting contractual agreements as well as assist the business with the contract managment.he/she will operate in compliance with the procurement policy to minimize the total cost of ownership for the company and will collaborate closely with the key stakeholders such as Project owners, Budget Owners, Controllers, Account Payable, Legal Terms and Third Parties.Key Responsibilitiescoordinate RFP/RFQ processes and sourcing activitiesmanage executive - level relationship with key suppliershandle complex relationship and negotiations with strategic vendorscollabate with IT teams to define technical requirementswork closely with finance and legal to support contracting and renewalsimplement procurement governance and processesmanage SLAs, contractual clauses and commercial termsmonitor KPIs - savings, cost avoidance, vendor performanceanalyze market trends and pricing benchmarksSkills and experience4y+ experience in procurement or sourcingexperience in complex negotiations- SaaS, cloud, licensingunderstanding IT purchasing models - cloud, subscriptions, enterprise softwareanalytical and negotiation capabilitiesPlusexperience working with global vendorsexperience in specific categories - eg cloud or cyberexperience in tech companies or consultinglegal backgroundfamiliarity with procurement or spend analysis tools#J-18808-Ljbffr