1 of 1 Category Manager Jobs in Oxfordshire

About the role: We are looking for someone with a real passion for procurement & category management within Technology, who has the desire and willingness to learn and grow. We are interested in applicants who have established experience in Technology spend management, or people who are eager to grow into the role from relevant expertise. This person will play a … at Ridge helping to change the way Technology is perceived and used across the business. A key deliverable for the successful applicant will be the creation of a clear category strategy defining cost control, scalability and the support of innovation. This will need to be done in conjunction with various business stakeholders, reviewing competitor and wider market trends and … you need to do to be effective in this role: Lead procurement activities for technology categories, including software, hardware, cloud services, telecoms and IT professional services. Develop and execute category strategies to deliver cost savings and long term value Manage full lifecycle sourcing processes, including RFPs, RFQs, tenders, selection etc Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with policies More ❯