15 of 15 Category Manager Jobs in the South East

Senior Category Manager - Technology - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £63000 - £80000 per annum AWE is recruiting a Senior Category Manager to implement a technology category strategy that focuses on Hardware, Software and IT Services, ensuring the technology estate is successfully negotiated and maintained. Location: Green Park, Reading. Package: £63,000 to … far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Senior Category Manager, you will be developing and implementing category strategy, supporting and executing strategic sourcing activities, contract management and supplier relationship management. You will monitor and drive supplier … planning and preparation of external management review meetings, and drive operational efficiency in alignment with the Commercial Processes and Strategies. You will be accountable for directing and implementing ICT category strategy, providing category solutions for negotiating and maintaining Software and Services. Supporting and operating frameworks, building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders to seek and influence strategy endorsement. More ❯

AWE is recruiting a Senior Category Manager to implement a technology category strategy that focuses on Hardware, Software and IT Services, ensuring the technology estate is successfully negotiated and maintained. Location: Green Park, Reading. Package: £63,000 to £80,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working … far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Senior Category Manager, you will be developing and implementing category strategy, supporting and executing strategic sourcing activities, contract management and supplier relationship management. You will monitor and drive supplier … planning and preparation of external management review meetings, and drive operational efficiency in alignment with the Commercial Processes and Strategies. You will be accountable for directing and implementing ICT category strategy, providing category solutions for negotiating and maintaining Software and Services. Supporting and operating frameworks, building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders to seek and influence strategy endorsement. 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 ❯

IT Category Manager - Information Security We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cybersecurity/information security. 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/ 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 ❯

process improvements. Support in the development of procurement strategies aligned with organisational goals. Provide advice and guidance on IT procurement policies and best practices. Profile A successful Interim IT Category Manager should have: Proven experience in procurement, particularly in the public sector. Strong knowledge of IT procurement processes and relevant regulations. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ability More ❯

home based), excellent pension, significant travel discounts and wider benefits. The Opportunity:- My market leading client, who are going through a significant transformation, are currently recruiting for an Category Manager to carry our procurement activities across the ICT/DDaT and professional services spend areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for procurement strategies & pipeline development as well More ❯

home based), excellent pension, significant travel discounts and wider benefits. The Opportunity:- My market leading client, who are going through a significant transformation, are currently recruiting for an Category Manager to carry our procurement activities across the ICT/DDaT and professional services spend areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for procurement strategies & pipeline development as well More ❯

home based), excellent pension, significant travel discounts and wider benefits. The Opportunity:- My market leading client, who are going through a significant transformation, are currently recruiting for an Category Manager to carry our procurement activities across the ICT/DDaT and professional services spend areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for procurement strategies & pipeline development as well More ❯

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 ❯

Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining a diverse team that believes in nurturing talent and developing … subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The Opportunity: Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining … potential? Welcome to the Digital Procurement team at MBDA! Due to growth within the team, and more widely within MBDA itself, we have an exciting opportunity for two Group Category Managers to join our team. If you have skills in Digital Procurement, or are looking to move into a new role in this area, we would be pleased to More ❯

consistent care, improving patient outcomes, driving innovation, and meeting the unique needs of the populations it serves. Main duties of the job The main components of the role are: Category strategy and planning; strategically analysing and managing allocated areas of procurement spend to leverage buying decisions Sourcing; buying goods and services to deliver business outcomes End-to-end tendering … the successful delivery of business outcomes (once sourced) Whilst the work will be corporate services and technology focused; you will also have the opportunity to work across other procurement category areas to support delivery of the work plan. The kind of experience are we looking for We are looking specifically for applications from experienced procurement professionals with corporate services … or technology category expertise You’ll have significant procurement/commercial experience in some or all of the following areas: Knowledge of Strategic sourcing methodologies · Contract Law and dispute resolution · Finance and leasing knowledge · Procurement Law · Public Procurement Regulations You will have delivered a range of competitive exercises (open tender and framework mini competitions) from initial planning to contract More ❯

consistent care, improving patient outcomes, driving innovation, and meeting the unique needs of the populations it serves. Main duties of the job The main components of the role are: Category strategy and planning; strategically analysing and managing allocated areas of procurement spend to leverage buying decisions Sourcing; buying goods and services to deliver business outcomes End-to-end tendering … the successful delivery of business outcomes (once sourced) Whilst the work will be corporate services and technology focused; you will also have the opportunity to work across other procurement category areas to support delivery of the work plan. The kind of experience are we looking for We are looking specifically for applications from experienced procurement professionals with corporate services … or technology category expertise You’ll have significant procurement/commercial experience in some or all of the following areas: Knowledge of Strategic sourcing methodologies · Contract Law and dispute resolution · Finance and leasing knowledge · Procurement Law · Public Procurement Regulations You will have delivered a range of competitive exercises (open tender and framework mini competitions) from initial planning to contract More ❯