Category Manager – It
Pubblicato il 14-09-2026 - Zentiva Pharma in Varese
OverviewAs Category Manager - IT, you will design and execute global sourcing strategies for IT hardware, software, and services to drive cost efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation.
You will partner with IT, Digital, Finance, and Business teams to manage supplier relationships, governance, and budget/LRP activities in a regulated pharma environment.
The role focuses on aligning IT sourcing with roadmaps, cybersecurity, and data integrity, while enabling scalable, secure IT performance.
You will influence major technology programs and supplier ecosystems to deliver measurable value.
ResponsabilitàDefine and execute global IT category strategies (hardware, software, cloud, services)
Align sourcing with IT/digital roadmaps, cybersecurity, and cost optimisation
Drive value through licence/application rationalisation and vendor consolidation
Lead SRM with key IT suppliers and implement governance models
Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and regular reviews
Mitigate supplier risk with dual sourcing, exit planning, and business continuity
Collaborate with Procurement CoE, IT&D;, Cybersecurity, Finance, Legal, and Compliance
Support ERP, cloud transformations,
infra upgrades and digital initiatives
Assist in IT budgeting and Long Range Planning (LRP) and track savings
Integrate ESG criteria into supplier selection and performance management
Ensure procurement policy compliance, documentation, and risk management
Requisiti fondamentali8-12 years in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, preferably in IT/Digital within pharma or FMCG
Strong expertise in IT category strategy, supplier relationship management, and complex negotiations
Solid understanding of IT cost structures, software licensing, cloud economics, and service delivery frameworks
Proven experience managing global suppliers and delivering complex procurement projects
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and project leadership
Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage
Strong analytical mindset able to translate market insights into business value
stakeholder management
negotiation
project leadership
IT category strategy
supplier relationship management
licensing models and software licensing