Category Manager – Technology. Hybrid working

Company: 1st Executive Ltd
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Location: Northern Ireland
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Category Manager – Technology. Hybrid working

£50000 – £60000 per annum + hybrid working/corporate benefits

Category Manager – Technology (12 Month Fixed term contract) – upto £60K paLocation: Belfast (hybrid – 3 days p/w in office)Contract type: 12 Month Fixed term contract

Are you a IT procurement professional looking for the flexibility of a fixed term contract role and hybrid working?

We’re looking for a professional with IT (Software) Procurement experience from any industry background to join a growing procurement function in Belfast for 12 months cover.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Working closely with the senior manager – Leading and supporting with IT procurement activity across mainly Software, Cloud spend categories.
  • Negotiating and managing IT supplier contracts to maximise value and performance.
  • Partnering with stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver commercially effective solutions and strategic input.
  • Using data and insights to identify opportunities, measure savings and support informed strategic decision-making.

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience IT (Software or Cloud) procurement
  • Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Experience managing IT suppliers and commercial contracts.
  • A proactive, commercially minded approach with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

*** applicants must be based in Belfast area to commit to hybrid working requirement and hold current/valid Right to work***

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Posted: September 24th, 2026