Procurement Category Manager - IT Infrastructure

Job description

As a Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic procurement of IT infrastructure. You will act as a trusted, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented business partner, working closely with international teams and external partners to deliver sustainable, cost-efficient, and innovative technology solutions. Your goal is to execute our strategic procurement practices while ensuring all processes are robust and transparent. Strategy & Sourcing Excellence: - Design and implement global procurement strategies for IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, cybersecurity, and cloud services. - Lead the end-to-end RFI/RFP lifecycle and negotiate complex contracts with global IT market leaders to drive margin improvements. - Optimize the software landscape and IT delivery models in alignment with the company’s future strategic direction. - Conduct comprehensive market and spend analyses to maintain a deep understanding of technology supply markets and commercial models. - Utilize advanced analytical tools for competitive benchmarking and data-driven decision-making. Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: - Partner with IT, Finance, Legal and other global func...