IT Category ManagerPortsmouth, Hampshire | Permanent | Up to £68,000 per annum | Hybrid (2 days on-site per week) | Excellent Benefits PackageWe are working with a leading organisation that is looking to appoint an experienced IT Category Manager to take ownership of its IT procurement strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional to lead sourcing activity across the IT category, manage key supplier relationships and drive value, innovation and efficiencies across the organisation.Key Responsibilities Support the development and continual improvement of procurement best practices across the full lifecycle, ensuring processes remain current and effective.Build strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, with the ability to influence at senior levels.Deliver exceptional customer service to both internal teams and external partners, promoting clear and proactive communication.Promote continuous improvement in procurement procedures and working practices to enhance service delivery and efficiency.Manage IT category spend with high strategic impact, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk mitigation.Develop and implement category and demand strategies by engaging stakeholders to understand business needs and specifications.Lead commercial activities across the sourcing lifecycle, delivering value creation and minimising total cost of ownership.Collaborate with business leaders to drive ..... full job details .....