Global IT Category Manager
Core
Strategic category leadership for global IT Services procurement (Consulting, Application, Support, Managed Services) at Castrol, ensuring end-to-end operational perfection and value delivery.
Role type
Senior IC Global IT Category Manager
Builds
Global IT services sourcing roadmaps, category strategies, and supplier management outcomes aligned with business priorities.
Domain
IT Services Procurement / Global Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic category management, IT procurement expertise, commercial acumen, stakeholder management, change management, team leadership, market intelligence analysis, negotiation, risk management, systems thinking
Preferred skills
Post-graduate qualification in procurement, experience in multi-national business environments, digital fluency, data-driven insights
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and deploy global IT services category strategy; define sourcing approaches (build vs buy, single vs multi-vendor); lead major negotiations with global/regional IT suppliers; act as senior commercial partner to IT leadership; build high-performing category teams; ensure sustainable and competitive supply chain outcomes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
