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JOB TITLE: Assistant Category Manager SALARY: £30,000- £35,000 plus 10% Bonus LOCATION: Kings Langley- Hybrid Working 3 days in office a week Benefits: 6% Pension Contribution Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days over 5 years of service staff discount BUPA … health care is optional. Are you in a junior buying role for a retailer or category management role at the early stages of your career? Are you looking to expand your experience and work for a manufacturer? Then this could be the role for you! Our client is a … in mobile, IT peripheral, and wireless technology. With a strong global presence and multiple offices worldwide, they employ thousands of individuals. About you: Assistant Category Manager We are looking for a Category Manager/Product Manager/Junior Buyer/Merchandiser at the early stages More ❯

JOB TITLE: Assistant Category Manager SALARY: £30,000- £35,000 plus 10% Bonus LOCATION: Kings Langley- Hybrid Working 3 days in office a week Benefits: 6% Pension Contribution Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days over 5 years of service staff discount BUPA … health care is optional. Are you in a junior buying role for a retailer or category management role at the early stages of your career? Are you looking to expand your experience and work for a manufacturer? Then this could be the role for you! Our client is a … in mobile, IT peripheral, and wireless technology. With a strong global presence and multiple offices worldwide, they employ thousands of individuals. About you: Assistant Category Manager We are looking for a Category Manager/Product Manager/Junior Buyer/Merchandiser at the early stages More ❯

Join to apply for the Category Manager role at Neos Networks 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Category Manager role at Neos Networks Direct message the job poster from Neos Networks Base location: Reading office 2/… expectations of their function to become best in class commercial business partners. To support this vision, Neos is looking for a driven and creative Category Manager who can assess complex challenges from which they can distil out, own and drive through strategies which deliver significant value add across … the business. The Role Reporting to the Head of Procurement the Category Manager is a highly visible role which will develop and drive the Procurement strategy for key product and services categories of spend across Neos. You will also play an active role in reshaping our Procurement department More ❯

Category Manager - Infrastructure & Cloud page is loaded Category Manager - Infrastructure & Cloud Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R At LSEG, we're looking for a Category Manager for our Infrastructure & Cloud Category, with … Procurement organisation: Supplier spend c £2BN and c. 5,000 suppliers Team structured around: Three towers of spend - Technology, Services and Corporate - passionate about category management, strategic sourcing, renewals & SRM A Strategy & Performance centre, enabling function to drive and implement the strategy of the Group Procurement function, outstanding procurement … policy and processes Key hubs for the category teams in London, Bangalore with a small amount of decentralised activity to support local markets which are in various global locations including Europe and Asia The purpose of this role is to create, develop and deliver a "best in class" category More ❯

Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Procurement - Technology - IT Retail - Consumer Goods - Midlands About Our Client A large retailer that has a strong reputation with lots of opportunity to develop and grow as a procurement and category specialist. Job Description As a Procurement Category Manager, you will … procedures. - Monitoring market trends and supplier performance. - Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain department to achieve objectives. The Successful Applicant A successful Procurement Category Manager (Technology) should have: A strong understanding of category management, ideally IT/technology procurement strategies and plans. Experience in supplier management More ❯

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Category Manager Location: Corby, ENG, GB, NN17 5JF Brand: RS Group Work Location: Hybrid Category Manager 12 Month FTC Location: Corby (Hybrid) About the Role: The Category Manager role is a key position within the … EMEA Product & Supplier Management organization, responsible for developing category strategies and collaborating with group, regional, and local stakeholders to execute growth plans, delivering profitable growth, customer acquisition, and ROI. The manager will focus on technology and suppliers, aiming to deliver a top-tier product offering by defining leading … accountable for supplier performance, contract negotiations, and building collaborative relationships internally and externally to foster growth. Responsibilities and Deliverables: Planning, governance, and execution of category/technology strategies Developing and implementing supplier business plans aligned with category strategies Using digital data and insights to inform decisions, identify opportunities More ❯

You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Category Manager 12 Month FTC Location: Corby (Hybrid) About the Role: The Category Manager role is a key role within the EMEA Product & Supplier Management organisation, accountable for developing the category strategy and … local stakeholders to execute growth plans, delivering targeted profitable growth, customer acquisition and ROI. For the technology and suppliers they are aligned to, the category manager will be instrumental in delivering a best-in-class product offer for our customers by defining the market leading brands, latest products … performance, negotiating contracts and improved commercial terms whilst building the collaborative relationships (internally as well as externally) that help drive growth. Responsibilities and Deliverables: Category/technology strategy planning, governance, and execution Development & execution of supplier business plans to help realise the defined category strategy. The use of More ❯

As a Digital Senior Category Manager , you should be a commercial expert for the category that you lead. You should be able to utilise this market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that Thames is market-leading in their commercial arrangements. This role will support all … protecting our greatest natural resource and allow our customers, communities and the environment to thrive. What you'll be doing as a Digital Senior Category Manager Supporting Information Security, Networks and Telecoms Suppliers with all commercial requirements, including project delivery contracts, software renewals and new software sourcing activities. … Working with stakeholders to provide commercial advice and ensure commercial compliance is embedded across the category. Produce category plans for the categories in this space to support pipeline planning and ongoing commercial strategy. Responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure contracted expectations continue to be improved throughout More ❯

Role: Senior Commercial Category Manager Location: Birmigham/Hybrid - Required in Midlands two days a week min Salary: £90,000 + Benefits Package As Senior Commercial Category Manager, you will be responsible for setting and executing category vision, working closely with C-suite stakeholders to … Focusing on user needs, market trends, and business objectives to optimise the delivery and experience of both. Key Responsibilities Own and develop the commercial category strategy, driving revenue, margin growth, and profitability. Lead cross-functional delivery of New Product Development to ensure we deliver outstanding customer outcomes whilst enhancing … our operating model Lead and manage high-value product portfolios, optimising pricing, positioning, and sales strategy. Drive category performance through data-driven insights, identifying market trends and opportunities. Partner with sales, marketing, and finance teams to develop go-to-market strategies and growth initiatives. Influence senior stakeholders and board More ❯

Digital Senior Category Manager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Our client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital Senior Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts across the Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms space. This role plays a vital … key digital initiatives, including high-impact technology programmes. About the Role The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for the digital category, developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s future-focused vision. The role requires the ability to provide commercial … new sourcing initiatives. Work closely with stakeholders to offer expert procurement advice and embed robust commercial practices across the organisation. Develop and maintain comprehensive category plans that support both strategic priorities and operational delivery. Manage a diverse supplier portfolio, ensuring continuous performance improvement and value delivery throughout the contract More ❯

Job title: IT Category Manager Location: Warwick/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations … and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. The role: As Category Manager for IT, you will set the strategy and deliver strategic sourcing for assigned spend categories across the IT portfolio. Sourcing activities will … identification and qualification of potential vendors, preparation of tender documentation, management of competitive sourcing processes, analysis of bidder responses and contract negotiation. Responsibilities: · Develop category and sourcing strategies for higher value, higher complexity categories, applying analysis of relevant category data, and internal & external insight · Manage assigned categories and More ❯

IT Procurement Category Manager Leeds - 3 days a week onsite £65k - £85k + excellent benefits We're on the hunt for an experienced IT Category Manager to join a high-performing procurement team driving real impact. You will be joining an established and growing IT Category … strategic objectives through innovative sourcing and procurement, robust supplier management, and strong stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities * Lead the development and implementation of an IT Category Plan, informed by data and market analysis. * Design and execute strategic sourcing strategies that drive value for money and deliver measurable savings. * Negotiate and … procurement-related training, and support capital works planning. * Coach junior team members and support broader procurement capability development. Experience Required: * Substantial experience in IT category management within a complex environment. * Strong background in running tenders, supplier negotiations, and contract management. * Knowledge of UK procurement regulations and best practice. * Excellent More ❯

A top 20 main infrastructure contractor is looking to recruit a Category Manager to work in the head office; The main objective of the role is to set and deliver a category plan, you will: Commercial negotiation and supplier management across a portfolio of IT and direct … material contracts. Deliver cost savings, service improvements, and drive supplier innovation. Lead category management lifecycle from RFI to award. Manage the commercial relationships with both new and existing suppliers. Manage and improve IT service, Licensing and SAAS agreements. Prepare and present monthly reports and updates for executives. Why Apply … is a great opportunity to fast track your career into materials procurement for a main infrastructure contractor. Candidate Requirements Minimum of 3+ years' strategy category experience for any large complex business. Ideally you will currently be working as a Category Manager, or an experienced Category Buyer More ❯

Procurement Category Manager IT Location: London, The Leather Market, LM.11.2.1, Weston Street London GB EC4A 3BG Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum Type: Contract Job Description This is an exciting opportunity to join as Procurement Category Manager (IT) within a London based University, charged with … interpersonal and communication skills are all essential for this role. Key Duties Leading the development, procurement and monitoring of contracts Defining, developing and implementing category strategy Providing advice and guidance and leading procurement activities Managing key supplier relationships Required Qualifications Previous public contracts regulations experience and applying to the More ❯

Digital Senior Category Manager Location: Reading (Hybrid) Salary: £63,000 – £75,000 + £5,800 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Contract Type: Permanent | Full-time (36 hours per week) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Senior Category Manager to lead the commercial … cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and software categories. Lead commercial support for project delivery contracts, software renewals, and sourcing of new technology solutions. Create and deliver category plans aligned with wider strategic goals and digital programme milestones. Manage a diverse portfolio of suppliers, driving continuous improvement and long-term value. Provide … senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives. Deep understanding of digital commercial models, supplier landscapes, and emerging technology trends. Expertise in end-to-end category management, with the ability to lead multiple high-value projects. Exceptional negotiation skills with the confidence to manage contractual risk and drive supplier performance. More ❯

Change your job, change your workplace, change your future... We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone Role: Procurement Category Manager Located: Northampton (Hybrid) Package: Competitive salary, plus bonus and additional company benefits (Ricoh operate a vibrant working policy giving you flexible hybrid working options … purposeful working lives and organisations to become more productive, sustainable and profitable. Find out more about Ricoh Today What you will be doing Develop category management strategies to enable supplier selection, supplier reduction and spend reduction initiatives on a divisional basis to leverage best value to optimize margins and … protect Ricoh’s brand Maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the business to strategically develop and optimize procurement strategies Deputize for Senior Category Manager during times of absence You will ideally have Proven relevant experience in a procurement function and ideally hold CIPS Level 4 qualification More ❯

At LSEG, we're looking for a Category Manager for our Infrastructure & Cloud Category, with a focus on management of our Cloud Service Providers and associated services. Group Procurement is responsible for third-party supplier engagements and business partnerships to drive high-performing and sustainable value from … Group Procurement organisation: Supplier spend c £2BN and c. 5,000 suppliers Team structured around: Three spend towers - Technology, Services, and Corporate - focused on category management, strategic sourcing, renewals & SRM A Strategy & Performance centre to drive and implement procurement strategy, policies, and processes Key hubs in London and Bangalore … 400m annually, focusing on Cloud, Mainframe, Compute, Databases, and Infrastructure software. The activities are global, including managing third-party suppliers, sourcing, vendor strategy, and category roadmap, with an emphasis on Cloud Service Providers like AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role involves collaboration with the wider procurement team to support More ❯

brightest technology minds come to to research and develop technology that improves the lives of shoppers and sellers around the world. About the Role - Category Manager The successful candidate will be the business owner, with responsibility for signing the right mix of vendors, adding unique local selection, driving … time management, and meeting deadlines Detail-oriented Technical aptitude and agility to learn web-based tools 3+ years of relevant experience in an account manager/vendor manager role desired The ideal candidate will be innovative, team oriented, an effective communicator, have a desire to participate in change More ❯

s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Description and Requirements The ISG category manager develops and drives ISG category strategy, product assortment, and optimize pricing to identify growth opportunities and maximize profitability across our server … strong quarterly plan with product selections, pricing strategy (including PFV), promotional and campaign roadmaps Collaboration with the sales teams and enable them with all category tools and levers, including market intelligence Identify top selling configurations for servers, storage and solutions in the markets Prepare quarterly sales-in/sales … out planning in cooperation with the distribution and channel team Prepare an accurate portfolio forecast and transition planning, provide forecast to EMEA category to ensure seamless supply Align with marketing on efficient marketing campaigns, manage MDFs and ensure good marketing presence to and through distribution Provide feedback to EMEA More ❯

future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub . Description and Requirements The ISG category manager develops and drives ISG category strategy, product assortment, and optimize pricing to identify growth opportunities and maximize profitability across our server … strong quarterly plan with product selections, pricing strategy (including PFV), promotional and campaign roadmaps Collaboration with the sales teams and enable them with all category tools and levers, including market intelligence Identify top selling configurations for servers, storage and solutions in the markets Prepare quarterly sales-in/sales … out planning in cooperation with the distribution and channel team Prepare an accurate portfolio forecast and transition planning, provide forecast to EMEA category to ensure seamless supply Align with marketing on efficient marketing campaigns, manage MDFs and ensure good marketing presence to and through distribution Provide feedback to EMEA More ❯

We're supporting a leading financial services organisation in their search for a Senior IT Category Manager to drive strategic technology sourcing and cost optimisation across a complex environment. This role will suit a commercially minded procurement leader with: ✅ Deep IT category expertise ✅ A track record in More ❯

stations, you will be part of a team delivering meaningful rail projects to support communities right across London. Your new role As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for building out the first-ever category strategies and driving the implementation moving forward. You will be responsible More ❯

Our client a well known Insurance Company are actively looking to hire 6 Category Managers, with either Professional Services or IT Category experience. Hybrid Working: Various Offices available (London, Bristol, York or Norwich) - 2 Days a Week onsite Competitive Rates (InsideIR35). Duration: 12 Months Start Date: End … of May/Early June 2025 Senior Category Manager (multiple vacancies available) High volume, multiple tenders Professional Services Category (primary consulting £120m spend) Need to move quickly in this category, request from business to selection/onboarding is quick Dont really need to manage suppliers, more … multiple tenders , contract negotiation, selection etc FCA useful Non-IT Categories fine if not Consulting Good work ethic , not always working to rule Senior Category Managers (1 Vacancy Available) Managing complex negotiations of outsourcing activity Much more complex and in depth Category is all non-IT - Customer Claims More ❯

Our client a well known Insurance Company are actively looking to hire 6 Category Managers, with either Professional Services or IT Category experience. Hybrid Working: Various Offices available (London, Bristol, York or Norwich) - 2 Days a Week onsite Competitive Rates (InsideIR35). Duration: 12 Months Start Date: End … of May/Early June 2025 Senior Category Manager (multiple vacancies available) High volume, multiple tenders Professional Services Category (primary consulting £120m spend) Need to move quickly in this category, request from business to selection/onboarding is quick Don't really need to manage suppliers … multiple tenders , contract negotiation, selection etc FCA useful Non-IT Categories fine if not Consulting Good work ethic , not always working to rule Senior Category Managers (1 Vacancy Available) Managing complex negotiations of outsourcing activity Much more complex and in depth Category is all non-IT - Customer Claims More ❯

experience of Cloud technology and contracting for Agile delivery models. Help Identify and facilitate conversations with partners regarding opportunities for technology innovation Accountable for category critical metric progress (e.g. PO Compliance, Vendor Rationalisation) Support the building of market insight to identify trends in and translate them into category … years of IT sourcing experience - Software/SaaS Services. Understanding and experience negotiating SaaS contracts and related commercial/licence models Preferable global category management experience, minimum EMEA category management experience. Knowledge of developing and executing sourcing strategies Knowledge of supporting agile processes, fast contracting with start-ups More ❯