IT Category Manager – Infrastructure

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Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland Job ID: R0116064 Date Posted: 2026-01-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity: The IT Category Manager, part of the IT Infrastructure Tower within global SCM IMS IT Sourcing, is responsible for executing deals for infrastructure and end‑user technologies. The role manages sourcing, contracts, and supplier performance in alignment with strategies and operational direction set by the Infrastructure Tower Functional Manager. How you will make an impact: - Execute global commercial category strategies defined by the Infrastructure Tower Functional Manager. Ensure commercial strategy complements the technical and operational strategy—not duplicates or overrides it. - Perform spend analysis, market analysis, and demand forecasting to identify opportunities for savings, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation. - Lead global sourcing events using SAP Ariba Sourcing (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs). - Negotiate global contracts, pricing agreements, maintenance services, and telecom/network agreements. - Collaborate...