Description de posteTHE ROLE The Category Manager IT Services / P2I is responsible for defining and leading the global procurement strategy for the IT Services category. He/She drives sourcing initiatives, tenders, and strategic negotiations while ensuring economic, contractual, operational performance, and effective risk management. The role also includes the direct management of a team of four specialized P2I buyers. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ? - Define and implement the global procurement strategy for the IT Services / P2I category, aligned with the Group's business and technology priorities. - Analyze supplier markets, industry trends, risks, and opportunities to identify performance levers, innovation potential, and cost optimization opportunities. - Lead the full procurement lifecycle for the category, including requirements definition, sourcing strategy, tender management, negotiations, contracting, and contract execution follow-up. - Conduct complex and strategic negotiations with international suppliers to secure the best commercial, contractual, and service conditions. - Structure and manage supplier relationships, including performance management, business reviews, continuous improvement plans, and risk mitigation initiatives. - Work closely with IT, Finance, Legal, Security, Compliance, and business stakeholders within a matrix and international environment. - Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements across the category scope. - Monitor category performance through key indicators such as cost savings, value creation, service quality, risk exposure, contractual compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction. - Manage, coach, and develop a team of four P2I buyers by setting priorities, fostering professional growth, and driving collective performance. - Prepare and present analyses, recommendations, and results to relevant leadership teams and senior management. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ? - Master's degree (or equivalent) in Procurement, Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Management, or a related field. - Minimum of 10 years of procurement experience, including significant exposure to IT Services procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management. - Proven experience managing teams and leading procurement professionals in a demanding and international environment. - Strong expertise in complex negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management. - Demonstrated ability to build and execute category strategies and deliver measurable business results. - Strong analytical skills, results-oriented mindset, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize effectively. - Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior leadership. - Fluent in both French and English within an international business environment. Come along on CMA CGM's adventure !