IT Category ManagerRate: £450 per day (inside IR35)Location: Midlands (hybrid working)Duration: Initial 6-month contractAbout the roleWe are seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to lead the strategic management of ICT spend, suppliers, and contracts across a large public sector organisation.This is a high-impact commercial role supporting a broad digital and transformation portfolio. You will take ownership of defined ICT categories, running end-to-end procurement and tendering exercises, shaping category strategies, and ensuring suppliers deliver strong performance, value for money, and commercial assurance.Working closely with ICT, finance, legal, and operational stakeholders, you will act as a trusted commercial partner and subject-matter expert on IT category management, embedding best practice procurement and contract governance in line with the Procurement Act 2023.Key responsibilitiesAs IT Category Manager, you will:Lead end-to-end ICT tendering and procurement activity, from market engagement and sourcing strategy through to evaluation, award, and mobilisationOwn and manage the full lifecycle of ICT contracts, including negotiation, performance management, renewals, variations, and exit planning.Provide strategic leadership for vendor, supplier, and contract management across ICT ServicesEnsure compliance with procurement legislation, internal governance, and standing orders, including use of e-procurement systemsMonitor and report on supplier performance, KPIs,