Category Specialist (IT)

The Category Specialist (IT) is responsible for coordinating administering and governing contracts related to Information Technology (IT) services ensuring alignment between internal IT stakeholders and external suppliers. 

The role provides structure visibility and control across ITrelated contractual arrangements supporting compliance with Element Six governance frameworks and enabling effective supplier engagement. 

Although this role does not require in-depth technical IT expertise it does require partnering with internal IT to own technical sourcing negotiation strategy or system delivery. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Coordinate the lifecycle of IT related contracts from initiation through renewal or termination 

• Maintain accurate records of IT contracts including key commercial terms rate structures and supplier details 

• Track contract milestones expiry dates renewals and notice periods to ensure continuity and compliance 

• Support amendments to contracts resulting from rate reviews or negotiated changes 

• Act as the coordination point between IT teams and supporting functions (Procurement Legal Finance) on contract matters 

• Support internal stakeholders with contract visibility status updates and basic interpretation of contractual and commercial obligations 

• Ensure contract actions including rate changes or extensions align with internal approvals delegated authority and governance requirements 

• Coordinate contractrelated communication with IT suppliers and service providers 

• Support resolution of commercial or administrative contract issues with suppliers 

• Drive negotiations with suppliers to secure well positioned competitive rates working within approved frameworks and in collaboration with Procurement IT and Legal where required 

• Ensure agreed rate changes and commercial adjustments are accurately documented and contractually reflected 

• Track supplier compliance with agreed commercial terms renewals and documentation requirements 

• Support compliance with Element Six commercial legal and IT governance frameworks 

• Ensure contracts follow approved templates approval thresholds pricing models and documentation standards 

• Identify and escalate contractual commercial or pricing risks lapses or noncompliance 

• Produce regular reports on IT contract status renewals rate positioning and compliance metrics 

• Support audits and reviews by providing accurate contract documentation and evidence 

• Contribute to continuous improvements in IT contract coordination commercial visibility and governance processes 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Business Commercial Management Administration or a related field 

• Experience or training in contract administration vendor coordination or commercial governance (advantageous) 

• Experience managing IT contracts 

• Experience in contract coordination contract administration commercial governance or supplier administration roles 

• Experience working with multiple internal stakeholders across operational and governance functions 

• Exposure to contract lifecycle management renewals and commercial documentation 

• Experience supporting or coordinating supplier discussions on commercial terms or rate positioning 

• Strong experience with documentation control and structured governance processes 

• Strong organisational and coordination capability 

• High attention to detail and governance discipline 

• Commercial awareness particularly around rate structures and controls 

• Clear written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to manage complex information and multiple priorities 

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel Word Outlook); familiarity with contract management tools advantageous

Additional Information :

Right to work

All applicants must be able to provide documentation verifying their eligibility to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time