IT Category Specialist

• Pay: Up to £570 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)

A proven defence organisation, are seeking an experienced IT Category Specialist to drive supplier strategy, commercial performance and governance across a critical technology landscape.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of supplier relationships that underpin major national defence programmes, ensuring suppliers deliver against commercial, operational and strategic objectives.

• Developing and executing IT supplier and vendor management strategies.
• Managing the full supplier lifecycle from selection and onboarding through to contract renewal and offboarding.
• Leading sourcing activities, competitive tenders and commercial negotiations.
• Building strong partnerships with key technology suppliers and service providers.
• Driving supplier performance through robust SLA, KPI and governance frameworks.
• Managing supplier reviews and identifying opportunities to improve quality, innovation and cost efficiency.
• Working closely with Digital, Procurement, Finance and Service Management teams to optimise supplier performance.
• Identifying and mitigating supplier risks, compliance issues and service gaps.
• Supporting cost-saving initiatives whilst ensuring business-critical services remain fully operational.

• Duration: Initial 6-month contract
• Location: Reading (Hybrid)

• Role: IT Category Specialist

If you're a security cleared IT Category Specialist with strong commercial and supplier governance expertise and are looking for your next challenge within a defence environment, apply now!