Purchasing Category Manager - IT & Professional Services

Purchasing Category Manager - IT & Professional Services About IN Groupe A specialist in identity, secure transactions, and digital services, IN Groupe is the global leader in secure identity and trust services. Every day, our 4,000 employees across 40 countries work to ensure that everyone has access to a reliable and secure identity, both in the physical and digital worlds. With our solutions and our international network of 10 R&D centers, we support governments and businesses in more than 130 countries. Joining IN Groupe means helping to shape the future of the identity and secure transaction market. Become part of our international teams — driven by innovation and proud to design solutions that make life easier and protect personal data for millions of people around the world. About the role As part of a global transformation agenda, the Purchasing Category Manager is responsible for leading the sourcing and category strategy for professional services, consulting, contractors, and contingent workforce management across multiple regions. The position plays a key role in supporting business transformation initiatives, driving workforce optimization, and enabling IT delivery through strategic supplier partnerships. Main responsibilities · Define category strategy and supplier segmentation. · Lead RFx, negotiations and contract management. · Drive nearshoring and offshoring initiatives. · Manage consulting firms, system integrators and staffing providers. · Partner with CIO, HR, Transformation Office and Finance. · Monitor market trends, rates and delivery models. · Track supplier performance and risk. Required Experience · 7+ years procurement experience. · Strong professional services and contractor spend expertise. · Global sourcing and transformation exposure. · Complex stakeholder management. Key Skills · Negotiation · Category management · Supplier management · Financial analysis · Contracting · Nearshore/offshore models Department INDUSTRY & OPERATIONS Role PURCHASING Locations Paris Remote status Hybrid Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor