3 of 3 Category Manager Jobs in Manchester

office is based in Manchester, is undertaking a key strategic initiative to enhance its sourcing efficiency and cost optimization. This is the first dedicated Category Manager hire within their Technology procurement function, offering significant visibility and autonomy to define the future strategy. About the Role This standalone role … sourcing and vendor management strategy for all technology-related spend, including hardware, software, and digital transformation initiatives. You will be tasked with developing category strategies, negotiating best-in-class pricing, and securing executive-level buy-in for procurement methodologies. Responsibilities Strategic sourcing and vendor management across all technology categories. ...

role where your expertise will have a direct and visible impact from day one. Your new role You will lead the IT category, covering software, hardware, cloud technologies, networks and wider IT professional services. You will manage end-to-end sourcing activity, lead commercial negotiations and identify opportunities … improve cost, performance and risk management across the supplier base. The role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders to shape category strategy and bring commercial insight to technology decisions. You will also support wider procurement transformation, strengthening processes and raising the profile of best practice procurement within the business. ...

Your new company You will join a private sector professional services organisation that is modernising its procurement approach and building stronger commercial governance across IT spend. The company operates in a fast moving, client driven ...