Senior Category Manager - IT Indirect Sourcing

Job Description

As IT Category Manager, you will be the strategic lead for one or more IT spend categories-including hardware, software, cloud services, telecommunications, and IT consulting. You will partner with IT, security, and business stakeholders to design and implement long-term global sourcing strategies that unlock value, foster innovation, and ensure a resilient, secure, and cost-effective IT supply base.

This is a high-impact role ideal for a proactive, analytical, and collaborative procurement professional with solid experience in IT category management.

Highlights of the offer

• Type of work: Hybrid
• Role: Individual Contributor / Specialist
• Location: Europe

Responsibilities

You will play a central role in shaping our IT sourcing direction, with core responsibilities including:

• Developing long-term global IT sourcing strategies based on market insights, technology trends, partner requirements, and value opportunities.
• Leading contract management and tendering activities for IT products and services at a high professional level.
• Collaborating closely with IT, security, and business stakeholders to co-create category plans and strategies.
• Building and maintaining a strong global IT supplier base, including contracting, negotiations, relationship management, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring.
• Leveraging supplier expertise to drive digital innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Managing supply-base risk, including cybersecurity and compliance requirements, and ensuring supplier resilience.
• Cultivating strong relationships with key IT partners and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting KKWS's sustainability and digital transformation ambitions across the global IT supply chain.
• Ensuring flawless execution of global IT sourcing events.
• Tracking and delivering global IT performance metrics.

Our requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferably in IT, Business, or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT procurement and category management within a global environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
  Proven experience leading cross-functional global teams and strategic IT initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple IT projects independently.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of IT sourcing processes, tools, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with D365, SAP, or similar ERP systems is an advantage.

We offer

At KK Wind Solutions, we offer you the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across cultures in developing innovative greentech solutions. Founded on our long history as an industry pioneer and strong financial position, we are always looking for ways to improve our business and encourage new ideas and fresh perspectives. Combined with a flat hierarchical structure and a positive and informal working environment with a can-do attitude, this allows our employees to grow both personally and professionally.

Potential Benefits (Depending on Role)

Further information

If the above matches your field of interest and your qualifications, please send your application and resume as soon as possible. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.

For further information, please contact:
Emilia Łukaszewicz + 48 784 415 376