Global Category Manager - IT

We're a global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We’re looking for a Global Category Manager – IT. This is a 12 month fixed-term contract for maternity cover.

Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards:

• A competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance) 

• Generous holiday entitlement, with option to ‘buy’ or ‘sell‘ 

• A focus on continued personal development 

• Paid time off work for volunteering in the community 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle 

What you’ll do:

• Develop and execute the global and regional category strategy for IT spend, covering software, hardware, network, data, services, and telecoms

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key senior stakeholders across regions to align and fulfil IT procurement needs

• Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance with company procurement policy

• Deliver cost savings and added value by leveraging global and regional spend

• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring ongoing contract compliance and continuous improvement

• Oversee all commercial, operational, and supply chain risk management within the IT category

• Support business units by providing procurement expertise and driving global standardisation across suppliers

You’ll have the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience in category management within IT procurement

• Strong strategic thinking and sourcing skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

• Excellent knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation

• Ability to operate globally and collaboratively in a remote team environment

• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills

• Experience delivering value beyond cost savings (e.g. innovation, efficiency, risk reduction)

Find out more and apply now.

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