Category Manager Jobs in London

15 of 15 Category Manager Jobs in London

IT Category Manager

London, United Kingdom
BDO
help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The IT Category Manager role will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the … achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a ‘living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a ‘one procurement' approach. Working … leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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IT Category Manager - Procurement

City of London, London, England, United Kingdom
Communicate Recruitment Solutions LTD
Procurement Category Manager - IT and Professional Services My client, a leading online learning platform s group is a strategic, commercially astute Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing and category management for Professional Services (e.g., consulting, legal, audit) and Information Technology (software, hardware, cloud, managed services). This role is critical to optimizing value, mitigating risk … central London Offices (Tottenham Court Road). Expectation would be to be in the office 2 days a week. For further details, please apply using the link. Key Responsibilities: Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement short- and long-term sourcing strategies for IT and professional services categories. Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier benchmarking to identify savings and … value opportunities. Align category plans with organizational objectives and technology roadmaps. Sourcing & Contracting: Lead end-to-end sourcing processes (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and manage contract negotiations to ensure best value. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial terms in collaboration with Legal and Risk functions. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, HR, Legal, and More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £72,500 - £80,000 per annum
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Category Manager

London, United Kingdom
BDO
to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Category Manager will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement … achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a ‘living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a ‘one procurement' approach. Working … leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. Work to ensure the agreed category management More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Senior Procurement / Category Manager, AIS Supply Chain/IPS

London, United Kingdom
Amazon
Senior Procurement/Category Manager, AIS Supply Chain/IPS Job ID: Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS' Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver innovative solutions to source, build and maintain our … sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth As a Procurement Category Manager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for at least one complex services category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and … and model Amazon's Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit with a "get it done" mentality. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - Manage a complex category within the Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) domains - Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations - Analyze category data and metrics to drive Procurement category strategies - Understand trends More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Category Manager - Infrastructure & Cloud

London, United Kingdom
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
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 partnership to drive high performing and sustainable value from our supplier relationships. We strive to make LSEG easier and … characteristics of the new Group 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 procurement service with the express intent of delivering year-on-year benefit to the More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Senior Category Manager - IT (Financial Services)

London Area, United Kingdom
Talent Drive | B Corp™
Senior Category Manager - IT & Technology | £80,000 to £95,000 | 12% Cash allowance | 10% bonus | healthcare | 10% non contribution pension | PLUS Final salary pension | + many more benefits | Central London - Flexible working range to suit | Global Financial Services business A brand new role working for a highly reputable, interesting and unique financial services business who operate across UK … Europe and Asia, to join an existing IT Category Management team, supporting on a wide range of BAU, strategic and project spend. Full IT & Technology category exposure, including: Software, Digital, Media, SaaS, Networks and IS Professional Services. You will engage with C-suite stakeholders in your assigned category, so deep supplier market knowledge is key. Ideal person … high levels of complex spend have been managed. Role and responsibilities: Create IT strategy through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings Develop group wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy More ❯
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Senior Category Manager - IT (Financial Services)

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Talent Drive | B Corp™
Senior Category Manager - IT & Technology | £80,000 to £95,000 | 12% Cash allowance | 10% bonus | healthcare | 10% non contribution pension | PLUS Final salary pension | + many more benefits | Central London - Flexible working range to suit | Global Financial Services business A brand new role working for a highly reputable, interesting and unique financial services business who operate across UK … Europe and Asia, to join an existing IT Category Management team, supporting on a wide range of BAU, strategic and project spend. Full IT & Technology category exposure, including: Software, Digital, Media, SaaS, Networks and IS Professional Services. You will engage with C-suite stakeholders in your assigned category, so deep supplier market knowledge is key. Ideal person … high levels of complex spend have been managed. Role and responsibilities: Create IT strategy through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings Develop group wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy More ❯
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Senior Category Manager, Fashion

London, United Kingdom
eBay Inc
Join to apply for the Senior Category Manager, Fashion role at eBay Continue with Google Continue with Google Join to apply for the Senior Category Manager, Fashion role at eBay At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers … interest in turning challenges into opportunities, your place is here with us. What You Will Accomplish Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead all aspects of the implementation of long-term category strategies to achieve business objectives. Lead high-impact projects and initiatives that drive category growth and innovation. Business Development Support: Support BD team at trade shows and with … ensure advantageous terms and conditions. Performance Monitoring: Conduct regular performance reviews and adjust strategies as vital to meet targets. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align category needs with overall business goals Customer-Centric Approach: Lead initiatives to improve customer experience and satisfaction within the category What You Will Bring Strong Collaboration Skills: Ability to More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Sr Category Merchant Manager 3P Ireland, Amazon Marketplace Ireland

London, United Kingdom
Amazon
Sr Category Merchant Manager 3P Ireland, Amazon Marketplace Ireland Job ID: Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited The Ireland Marketplace team at Amazon is looking for a talented, customer-obsessed Category Merchant Manager to help shape the future of our 3rd party marketplace. The role offers the unique opportunity to drive large scale, high visibility projects across … different Amazon teams. As Category Merchant Manager, you will be in charge of projects that contribute to long-term success, improving customer experience, supporting growth. Responsibilities include expanding our product selection by closing parity selection vs EU5, improving product availability, building strong relationships with key partners (both internally and externally) and driving improvements and reaching feature parity vs … detail-oriented, customer-focused, and has strong writing skills with the ability to handle ambiguity and influence employees at all levels of the organization. Key job responsibilities As a Category Merchant Manager, you will play a critical role in driving growth and improving customer experience within the 3rd Party Marketplace. Your key responsibilities will include: •Selection strategy and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Category Managers x6 (IT) / Contractor

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Onyx-Conseil
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 about managing 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, Offshoring etc, more customer facing role. Will need strong outsourcing experience Strong stakeholder management/influencing Capabilities: Negotiation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Influencing Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership, Commercial Management More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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M365 Category Manager - Nordics + Benelux

London, United Kingdom
Microsoft
incentives cross channel and ecosystem Partner Level and Channel Sales Strategy investments, programs and incentives Define audience data & TAM as the starting point for Partner Planning Framework As M365 category expert, brief sales and marketing teams on product strategy, value proposition, audience as well as product strategic programs and incentives Execute Create local enablement to execute CSA priorities i … business and competitive insights thru data analysis & visualization, including Gross Adds, product mix, attach and other relevant KPI's Qualifications (Text Only) Required/Minimum Qualifications Previous experience in category management, product management, marketing strategy, business planning, product planning, or related work experience AND Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, Engineering, or related field OR … equivalent experience. Additional or Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in consumer electronics industry, subscription services, retail category management, or like business. Experience with devices sales in consumer channels a plus. Thought leadership: be a skillful leader, driving clarity, generating energy and delivering results, directly and influencing others - both internally at Microsoft and externally thru retail partners. Represent business in front More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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M365 Category Manager - UKI

London, United Kingdom
Microsoft
incentives cross channel and ecosystem Partner Level and Channel Sales Strategy investments, programs and incentives Define audience data & TAM as the starting point for Partner Planning Framework As M365 category expert, brief sales and marketing teams on product strategy, value proposition, audience as well as product strategic programs and incentives Execute Create local enablement to execute CSA priorities i … insights thru data analysis & visualization, including Gross Adds, product mix, attach and other relevant KPI's Qualifications (Text Only) Required/Minimum Qualifications (RQs/MQs) (IC): 4+ years category management, product management, marketing strategy, business planning, product planning, or related work experience AND Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, Engineering, or related field OR … equivalent experience. Additional or Preferred Qualifications (PQs) 5-8 years of experience in consumer electronics industry, subscription services, retail category management, or like business. Experience with devices sales in consumer channels a plus. Thought leadership: be a skillful leader, driving clarity, generating energy and delivering results, directly and influencing others - both internally at Microsoft and externally thru retail partners. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Windows Category Manager - UKI

London, United Kingdom
Microsoft
Responsibilities Win customers at key marketing & sales beats: Plan & execute category sales and go-to-market plans that maximize key market level seasonal selling beats (Back to School, Holiday, Spring). Lead Silicon Consumer Category Partnership: Effectively partner with silicon partners to drive ecosystem strategy and GTM alignment in non-DM7 markets. Define and execute silicon engagement rhythm … that lands key Windows messaging. Leverage opportunities to increase attach of key Microsoft services, such as Microsoft 365 and Game Pass. Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications Previous experience in category management, product management, marketing strategy, business planning, product planning, or related work experience. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field OR equivalent experience. … internally at Microsoft and externally with retail partners. Confidently represent the Windows business with partners and stakeholders at all levels. Successful track record in managing and transforming a consumer category, meeting sales and profitability targets. Proven executive communication skills. Ability to navigate complex, matrixed international environments. Strong analytical skills for reviewing budgets, market data, and deal opportunities. Experience planning More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Category Manager – Software

London Area, United Kingdom
Beaumont Select Ltd
This innovative and fast-paced Global brand is going through considerable growth and is looking for Software Category manager/Senior Buyer to join this dynamic Procurement Team.... We are looking for a Software Category manager/Senior Buyer who can support the Head of Procurement to successfully deliver a procurement service, including implementing the right More ❯
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Category Manager – Software

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Beaumont Select Ltd
This innovative and fast-paced Global brand is going through considerable growth and is looking for Software Category manager/Senior Buyer to join this dynamic Procurement Team.... We are looking for a Software Category manager/Senior Buyer who can support the Head of Procurement to successfully deliver a procurement service, including implementing the right More ❯
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Category Manager
London
10th Percentile
£61,184
25th Percentile
£61,209
Median
£62,500
75th Percentile
£63,750