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Category Manager

Canopius

manchester, england, United-Kingdom Full-time June 18, 2026

Found Description

The Role

The Procurement Category Manager – IT & Data is responsible for the end‑to‑end category management, sourcing, and supplier oversight of all IT and Data‑related spend across the organisation. This includes software, cloud, infrastructure, managed services, telecoms, cyber security, professional services, and data platforms/services.

The role partners closely with Technology and Data leadership to deliver commercial value, risk management, and supplier performance, while ensuring procurement activity aligns with governance, regulatory, and policy requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Own and deliver a comprehensive IT & Data category strategy, covering:
    • Software (on prem, SaaS, subscriptions)
    • Cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
    • Infrastructure and end‑user compute
    • Managed services and systems integration
    • Telecoms and networking
    • Cyber and information security services
    • Data ...

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