21 of 21 Category Manager Jobs in London

Senior Category Manager - Data Centres/Construction Technology Location: hybrid/Paddington, London (once a week, ideally Tues/Wed/Thu) Based on a salary of £100,000 - £110,000 pro rata PAYE depending on experience - 18 month FTC A global leading cutting edge technology business seek experienced Senior Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing … and category management for direct materials across key mechanical categories for EMEA. Must have direct sourcing experience and ideally experience of working with large scale construction/engineering companies such as: Schneider, Honeywell, Siemens. CORE NOTES/DETAILS for the Senior Category Manager: You will own a category (there are about 7 categories, each head owning … category) and will be working closely with engineering and a lot of stakeholders (globally). Alternate Job Titles: Commercial Negotiation Supplier, Sr Procurement or Head of Procurement. You will need to have a direct procurement/sourcing experience. It would be great to have some direct experience (ie consumer electronics, automated background; physical output). You must have experience More ❯

We're Hiring: IT Category Manager | London | Hybrid Are you a procurement professional with a passion for IT We're working with a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to find a talented IT Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in London . Location: Central London Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector More ❯

Category Manager – Information Security We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cybersecurity. This role is to join one of our Insurance Clients based on a 6 month contract Inside IR35. Hybrid working with 2 days in London. Key Experience Required: 5+ years in IT Procurement … Category Management (Cybersecurity). Proven experience in leading complex sourcing and negotiations. Strong stakeholder management across global teams. Experience with procurement platforms (particularly Ariba or similar). Understanding of supplier risk work-flows and cross-functional collaboration. Familiarity with cybersecurity tooling. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation or FinOps. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS). Insurance/Financial Services Industry experience More ❯

Category Manager – Information Security We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cybersecurity. This role is to join one of our Insurance Clients based on a 6 month contract Inside IR35. Hybrid working with 2 days in London. Key Experience Required: 5+ years in IT Procurement … Category Management (Cybersecurity). Proven experience in leading complex sourcing and negotiations. Strong stakeholder management across global teams. Experience with procurement platforms (particularly Ariba or similar). Understanding of supplier risk work-flows and cross-functional collaboration. Familiarity with cybersecurity tooling. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation or FinOps. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS). Insurance/Financial Services Industry experience More ❯

Category Manager – Information Security We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cybersecurity. This role is to join one of our Insurance Clients based on a 6 month contract Inside IR35. Hybrid working with 2 days in London. Key Experience Required: 5+ years in IT Procurement … Category Management (Cybersecurity). Proven experience in leading complex sourcing and negotiations. Strong stakeholder management across global teams. Experience with procurement platforms (particularly Ariba or similar). Understanding of supplier risk work-flows and cross-functional collaboration. Familiarity with cybersecurity tooling. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation or FinOps. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS). Insurance/Financial Services Industry experience More ❯

Category Manager – Information Security We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cybersecurity. This role is to join one of our Insurance Clients based on a 6 month contract Inside IR35. Hybrid working with 2 days in London. Key Experience Required: 5+ years in IT Procurement … Category Management (Cybersecurity). Proven experience in leading complex sourcing and negotiations. Strong stakeholder management across global teams. Experience with procurement platforms (particularly Ariba or similar). Understanding of supplier risk work-flows and cross-functional collaboration. Familiarity with cybersecurity tooling. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation or FinOps. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS). Insurance/Financial Services Industry experience More ❯

We're Hiring: Indirect Category Manager | Leeds | Hybrid Are you a procurement professional with a passion for IT ? We’re working with a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to find a talented IT/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯

We're Hiring: Indirect Category Manager | Leeds | Hybrid Are you a procurement professional with a passion for IT ? We’re working with a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to find a talented IT/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯

We're Hiring: Indirect Category Manager | Leeds | Hybrid Are you a procurement professional with a passion for IT ? We’re working with a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to find a talented IT/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯

We're Hiring: Indirect Category Manager | Leeds | Hybrid Are you a procurement professional with a passion for IT ? We’re working with a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to find a talented IT/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯

Category Manager - Cloud & Information Security We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cloud services and cybersecurity. This role is to join one of our Insurance Clients based on a 6 month contract Inside IR35. Hybrid working with 2 days in London. Key Experience Required: 5+ … years in IT Procurement Category Management (across Cloud, SaaS, cybersecurity). Proven experience in leading complex sourcing and negotiations. Strong stakeholder management across global teams. Experience with procurement platforms (particularly Ariba or similar). Understanding of supplier risk work-flows and cross-functional collaboration. Familiarity with cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cybersecurity tooling. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation More ❯

As IT Category Manager you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing Category Strategies in relation to Software, manage Supplier Relationships, and deliver Cost Savings aligned with business goals. Role & Responsibilities Develop, agree, and implement category plans and savings initiatives Identify and deliver cost reductions and volume-based discounts Manage contract renewals and maintain … Support the deployment of the Coupa P2P system and drive continuous improvement Hybrid with a London or Birmingham base Skills & Experience Significant experience in Software and SaaS procurement Proven category management and negotiation skills Experience working in fast-paced, multi-site environments Proficiency in Microsoft Office and P2P systems CIPS qualification is desirable Benefits £5,500 Car Allowance Up More ❯

Role: Category Manager (IT/Pubic Sector) Location: City of London Duration: 6 Months Rate: £650 per day (Inside IR35) Our Public Sector client is seeking a procurement professional to support the delivery of critical upgrades to its core infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead procurement activities in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023), ensuring commercial More ❯

Role: Category Manager (IT/Pubic Sector) Location: City of London Duration: 6 Months Rate: £650 per day (Inside IR35) Our Public Sector client is seeking a procurement professional to support the delivery of critical upgrades to its core infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead procurement activities in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023), ensuring commercial More ❯

Role: Category Manager (IT/Pubic Sector) Location: City of London Duration: 6 Months Rate: £650 per day (Inside IR35) Our Public Sector client is seeking a procurement professional to support the delivery of critical upgrades to its core infrastructure. The successful candidate will lead procurement activities in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023), ensuring commercial More ❯

Overview: A leading organisation within the financial services sector is seeking an experienced IT Category Manager to join its procurement team on an Interim basis. This is a strategic role focused on managing technology spend, vendor relationships, and driving commercial value across IT procurement activities. Initially, this will be a 3 month interim contract, requiring 1 day per … week in the London office. Key Responsibilities: Lead IT category management initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. Manage end-to-end procurement processes including RFPs, SLAs, and commercial models. Build and maintain strong relationships with technology vendors to ensure effective delivery of products and services. Provide expert input on IT contractual elements including integration, data protection … Act as a strategic advisor, championing procurement best practices and continuous improvement. Monitor market trends and vendor capabilities to inform sourcing strategies. Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience in IT category management or a similar procurement role, ideally within financial services. Strong understanding of procurement processes and contractual frameworks. In-depth knowledge of the IT industry and vendor landscape. Excellent More ❯

Cedar is supporting a University, based in London, who are looking to hire a Category Manager for IT & Digital. This is a permanent job opportunity offering a salary range of £55,000 up to £60,000 per annum plus a range of benefits which include 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), USS Pension and more. This role … and the remainder available to work from home. Reporting into the Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will manage, maintain and develop supply agreements, relating to the IT & Digital category, to achieve best value for money and good practice in non-pay expenditure. You will be required to work with key internal stakeholders to provide professional procurement advice and … ensure compliance when running end to end procurement projects. Candidates applying MUST HAVE: experience working a similar role in the UK Public Sector marketplace i.e. a role in Procurement, Category, Commercial or Contract Management experience running end to end Procurements (not via Frameworks) is required understanding of the IT and Digital category is required CIPS Level 5 qualified More ❯

Cedar is supporting a University, based in London, who are looking to hire a Category Manager for IT & Digital. This is a permanent job opportunity offering a salary range of £55,000 up to £60,000 per annum plus a range of benefits which include 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), USS Pension and more. This role … and the remainder available to work from home. Reporting into the Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will manage, maintain and develop supply agreements, relating to the IT & Digital category, to achieve best value for money and good practice in non-pay expenditure. You will be required to work with key internal stakeholders to provide professional procurement advice and … ensure compliance when running end to end procurement projects. Candidates applying MUST HAVE: experience working a similar role in the UK Public Sector marketplace i.e. a role in Procurement, Category, Commercial or Contract Management experience running end to end Procurements (not via Frameworks) is required understanding of the IT and Digital category is required CIPS Level 5 qualified More ❯

Category Manager - £55,000-£65,000 + 30% Bonus Location: Stratford (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite Per Week) Are you an ambitious and driven procurement professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and developing business operating in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. We're looking for … Category Managers to join our expanding team and play a key role in delivering commercial value across a variety of procurement categories - Professional Services, IT & indirects. This role offers real ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to develop rapidly with the right support. What You'll Be Doing: Leading end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories … activity with broader commercial and operational goals. Driving process improvement, cost savings, and value creation through strong procurement practices. What We're Looking For: Solid experience in procurement/category management, ideally in a fast-paced industry (e.g. retail, FMCG, tech, gaming, hospitality). Demonstrated experience running competitive RFPs and tender processes , and managing supplier contracts through their lifecycle. More ❯

The WTW Procurement Sourcing Team are seeking an experienced IT Procurement professional to own the Cloud & Information Security category and drive commercial value, risk reduction, and supplier performance across a global stakeholder base. You will build and execute a 6–12-month category strategy and pipeline, lead complex sourcing and renewals spanning cloud infrastructure/services and cyber … act as the steward of data quality in Ariba so that decisions, reporting, and governance are rock solid. Specific product expertise is a plus, but proven IT procurement and category leadership matter most. You’ll collaborate daily with colleagues in UK/US/France & Mumbai. This role requires a minimum two days per week in London office. The … Role: Category strategy & pipeline: Own the Cloud & InfoSec category plan for 6–12 months: size the opportunity, define value levers (cost, risk, performance), set KPIs, and maintain a visible, prioritized pipeline of sourcing events and renewals aligned to stakeholder and security roadmap goals. Embed ESG/diversity considerations and standardized ways of working that align with Procurement’s More ❯

Role Summary The IT Category Lead is a senior leadership role within the Procurement and Commercial Management team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement – Technology, Collaboration & Complex Transactions. This position is pivotal in shaping and delivering ICT procurement strategies that drive value for money, risk mitigation, and compliance across high-value, complex contracts. Key Responsibilities *Strategic Procurement Leadership … Lead the ICT Category team in delivering complex procurement and contract management activities.• Develop and implement category strategies that align with organisational goals and ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.• Provide expert commercial advice on multi-million-pound transactions, including leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships. *Commercial & Contract Management:• Oversee critical ICT contracts, ensuring robust delivery, performance … Candidate Profile : Essential Experience & Knowledge Hands-on ICT procurement experience in the UK public sector. Strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and its practical implications. Proven ability in category management, including: o Spend analysiso Pipeline planningo Supplier relationship managemento Risk assessment * Commercial & Technical Skills• Skilled in complex commercial negotiations and securing value-for-money outcomes.• Extensive experience in More ❯