IT Procurement Category Specialist 6-Month Contract (Remote)Location: Remote, some UK based travel Contract Type: 6-month contract Start Date: ASAPDay Rate / Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)Role profile A global organisation is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Category Specialist to join their procurement function on a 6-month contract. This is a fully remote role, offering the opportunity to work with a truly international team and support a global IT spend of over $100 million.You ll play a key role in delivering commercial contracts across key IT sub-categories including hardware, software, cloud-based applications, and selected consultancy services.Key Responsibilities: Partner with the Global IT Category Manager to support delivery of a 3-year category strategyLead and manage global sourcing events (RFX)Own and manage relationships with selected IT suppliersSupport contract reviews, license audits, and renewalsNegotiate and formalise new agreements to ensure optimal commercial outcomesContribute to vendor governance and supplier performance managementDrive improvements in cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, and payment terms You ll Bring: Procurement experience, ideally within global or regional IT categoriesStrong understanding of hardware, software (including SaaS), cloud services, and IT consultancy spendProven experience running end-to-end sourcing events and negotiating contractsExcellent stakeholder engagement and supplier management skillsA c