IT Purchasing - Category Manager
IT Purchasing Category Manager (Contract | Fully Remote)
Location: Fully Remote
Start Date: August 2026
Duration: 12-14 months
Hours: 20-35 hours per week (flexible)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced IT Purchasing Category Manager to join our team on a flexible contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering value across IT procurement for a large, dynamic organisation.
Working remotely, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, and Service Execution to ensure efficient, reliable, and value-driven procurement of IT goods and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Define, develop, and evolve the IT supplier portfolio
- Monitor IT supply markets and identify trends and opportunities
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives to improve competitiveness
- Identify and implement cost and process optimisation measures
- Develop and adapt product-based sourcing strategies
- Lead end-to-end Request for Proposal (RfP) processes
- Negotiate commercial contracts with suppliers
- Conduct supplier risk assessments and screening
- Evaluate suppliers against ESG criteria
- Promote adherence to procurement processes and compliance standards
- Continuously improve source-to-contract and procurement processes
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide expert procurement guidance
Core Areas of Focus
- Procurement of IT hardware, software, and services
- Supplier approval, rationalisation, and performance management
- Supplier benchmarking and market analysis
- Cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
About You
- Proven experience in IT procurement or category management
- Strong track record in supplier negotiation and contract management
- Experience running RfPs / sourcing events
- Knowledge of IT supply markets and vendor landscape
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives
- Strong analytical and process improvement mindset
- Fluent in English and German (both required)
What's on Offer
- Fully remote, flexible working arrangement
- Part-time commitment with adaptable hours (20-35 hours/week)
- Opportunity to work on high-impact procurement initiatives
- Collaborative, international environment
Apply Now
If you're a strategic IT procurement professional looking for a flexible contract role where you can make a measurable impact, I'd love to hear from you.
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