Global IT & Digital Procurement Category Manager

The position

As the Global IT & Digital Category Manager, you will lead the design, execution, and commercial management of our client's global technology spend. You will drive end-to-end strategic sourcing across the enterprise IT, Cloud, and software ecosystems. By building strong collaborative relationships with internal business leaders, you will optimize commercial value, mitigate supplier risk, and ensure that key technology partnerships support the company's broader digital evolution.

About the company

Our client is a highly successful, established multinational enterprise with extensive global operations. Operating within a dynamic, matrixed environment, the company is actively investing in enterprise-wide digital innovation, infrastructure modernization, and supply chain excellence. The global procurement division is highly professionalized, offering a sophisticated, collaborative, and results-driven environment.

About you

• Education: Bachelor or Master degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, or an equivalent field. A professional procurement qualification (such as CIPS or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Experience: 7 to 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic procurement, with a minimum of 5 years dedicated specifically to Global IT, Software, and Digital category management.
• Expertise: A strong commercial understanding of complex IT transformation projects, global enterprise software licensing, and cloud environments.
• International Exposure: Proven experience working within a matrixed, multinational corporate environment, managing cross-border stakeholders and diverse global supplier networks.

How you deliver:

• Leadership & Influence: Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and the professional presence to influence stakeholders and challenge technical assumptions constructively.
• Communication: Fluent in English (written and verbal), with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic corporate environment, possesses a high tolerance for organizational change, and can successfully navigate fast-paced technological shifts.
• Analytical Mindset: Proficient in data-driven decision-making, spend analysis, and advanced TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) modeling.