13 of 13 Category Manager Jobs in the Thames Valley

Digital Category Manager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Our client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts across the Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms space. This role plays a vital part in the commercial success of key digital initiatives, including high-impact … technology programmes. About the Role The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for the digital category, developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s future-focused vision. The role requires the ability to provide commercial leadership across complex projects and supplier relationships, ensuring that value creation, compliance, and innovation are central … to procurement activities. Key Responsibilities Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk. Responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure contracted expectations continue to be improved throughout the contract life cycle and to support these suppliers in delivering added value More ❯

Digital Category Manager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Our client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts across the Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms space. This role plays a vital part in the commercial success of key digital initiatives, including high-impact … technology programmes. About the Role The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for the digital category, developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s future-focused vision. The role requires the ability to provide commercial leadership across complex projects and supplier relationships, ensuring that value creation, compliance, and innovation are central … to procurement activities. Key Responsibilities Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk. Responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure contracted expectations continue to be improved throughout the contract life cycle and to support these suppliers in delivering added value More ❯

Digital Category Manager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per weekOur client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts across the Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms space. This role plays a vital part in the commercial success of key digital initiatives, including high-impact technology … programmes. About the Role The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for the digital category, developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s future-focused vision. The role requires the ability to provide commercial leadership across complex projects and supplier relationships, ensuring that value creation, compliance, and innovation are central to … procurement activities. Key Responsibilities Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk. Responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure contracted expectations continue to be improved throughout the contract life cycle and to support these suppliers in delivering added value to More ❯

Category Manager - Digital/Technology Are you ready to make a real impact in a business on a transformational journey? This business is undergoing a major turnaround—redefining how we serve millions, protect the environment, and future-proof essential services. A key part of that vision is living within our means, which is why we’re seeking strategic … technology category professionals who bring sharp commercial thinking and a drive for value. As a Category Manager, you'll be the go-to expert—leading end-to-end strategy, managing supplier performance, and driving commercial excellence. Your insight will shape decisions, utilising market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that they are market-leading in their … commercial arrangements. What you’ll bring: Proven experience in category strategy and supplier negotiation Confidence navigating complexity and influencing stakeholders A commercial mindset and appetite for delivering real change What’s in it for you? Competitive salary Generous pension and holiday allowance Hybrid working from Reading HQ Wellbeing perks, career growth, and a purpose-driven working environment Be part More ❯

Category Manager - Digital/Technology Are you ready to make a real impact in a business on a transformational journey? This business is undergoing a major turnaround—redefining how we serve millions, protect the environment, and future-proof essential services. A key part of that vision is living within our means, which is why we’re seeking strategic … technology category professionals who bring sharp commercial thinking and a drive for value. As a Category Manager, you'll be the go-to expert—leading end-to-end strategy, managing supplier performance, and driving commercial excellence. Your insight will shape decisions, utilising market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that they are market-leading in their … commercial arrangements. What you’ll bring: Proven experience in category strategy and supplier negotiation Confidence navigating complexity and influencing stakeholders A commercial mindset and appetite for delivering real change What’s in it for you? Competitive salary Generous pension and holiday allowance Hybrid working from Reading HQ Wellbeing perks, career growth, and a purpose-driven working environment Be part More ❯

Category Manager - Digital/Technology Are you ready to make a real impact in a business on a transformational journey? This business is undergoing a major turnaround—redefining how we serve millions, protect the environment, and future-proof essential services. A key part of that vision is living within our means, which is why we’re seeking strategic … technology category professionals who bring sharp commercial thinking and a drive for value. As a Category Manager, you'll be the go-to expert—leading end-to-end strategy, managing supplier performance, and driving commercial excellence. Your insight will shape decisions, utilising market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that they are market-leading in their … commercial arrangements. What you’ll bring: Proven experience in category strategy and supplier negotiation Confidence navigating complexity and influencing stakeholders A commercial mindset and appetite for delivering real change What’s in it for you? Competitive salary Generous pension and holiday allowance Hybrid working from Reading HQ Wellbeing perks, career growth, and a purpose-driven working environment Be part More ❯

turnaround plan is to live within our means. Therefore, we require skilled strategic procurement individuals with strong commercial acumen to make a real difference in these challenging times.As a Category Manager- Digital , you should be a commercial expert for your lead category. You should be able to utilise this market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that … to the Digital Senior leadership team and a varied role. It is a great opportunity for somebody to develop digital commercial skills. What you’ll be doing as a Category Manager- Digital Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk. … Hours per week What you should bring to the role: To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Experience in end-to-end strategic digital category management. Ability to influence, engage and inspire internal and external stakeholders to drive meaningful change. Ability to challenge industry norms and proactively seek out opportunities to deliver sustained improvements More ❯

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 ❯

If you have a flair for IT sourcing and the resilience to thrive under pressure, this role could be your next big step. An opportunity has arisen for a Category Manager – Digital to join a dynamic procurement team at the forefront of a major digital transformation journey. This role is central to sourcing critical IT services including cyber … bonus, a contributory pension of up to 12%, 26 days’ holiday (rising to 30 with service), annual medical assessments, and access to a comprehensive wellbeing and benefits platform. As Category Manager you'll be... Support end-to-end sourcing across digital categories including cyber, telecoms, IT and networks. Lead and influence digital procurement strategy aligned with major transformation More ❯

Procurement Heads have partnered with one of the UK's leading accountancy and business advisory firms as they scale up their Procurement Team. As IT Category Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of IT procurement and your expertise will directly impact business performance and innovation. Role & Responsibilities Lead strategic sourcing for all … cloud services, and professional services Collaborate with stakeholders across Audit, Tax, Consulting, and internal departments (IT, HR, Finance, etc.) to align procurement strategies with business goals Develop and maintain category plans and vendor engagement strategies Drive cost-effective negotiations and ensure compliance with procurement policies and vendor management frameworks Manage vendor relationships, performance evaluations, and support strategic supplier onboarding … Champion ESG targets and commercial priorities within category management plans Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement Skills & Experience 3+ years of experience in IT category management or a similar role with a strong performance track record Deep understanding of procurement processes, RFPs, SLAs, and commercial models Strong More ❯

the value (service, quality, cost, risk) derived from our supplier relationships. Primarily focussed on strategic, and other high-value suppliers, this is an opportunity for a confident and capable Category Manager to make their mark, with plenty of scope to support OUP's evolving business. You will be responsible for several key activities, including: Partnering with key stakeholders … experience of strategic sourcing in a large company environment, preferably with European or global experience Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Technology supply market, with experience working in Technology category management CIPS Advanced Diploma (Level 5) or MCIPS Professional Diploma Level (Level 6) would be advantageous but not essential High level of project management skills and working collaboratively with … internal and external stakeholders Proven track record of delivering cost savings across multiple business units and spend categories Skills and Behaviours Conversant and experienced in the application of modern category management tools and techniques, with an ability to develop category strategies to meet stakeholder needs Able to forge close, partnering relationships with Technology stakeholders at all levels (up More ❯

If you have a flair for IT sourcing and the resilience to thrive under pressure, this role could be your next big step. An opportunity has arisen for a Category Manager to join a dynamic procurement team at the forefront of a major digital transformation journey. This role is central to sourcing critical IT services, including cyber, telecoms … paced environment with ambitious digital goals Significant investment in digital transformation Collaborative, commercially focused procurement team Quick promotion opportunities available High-impact, high-visibility role reporting to Head of Category Management – Digital The Role: Source IT services across cyber, telecoms, networks and infrastructure Manage complex supplier negotiations up to £100m Drive strategic procurement in support of digital transformation goals … Collaborate with senior digital stakeholders to deliver innovation and value Contribute to cost savings and risk mitigation across the category About You: Experience in sourcing IT services (cyber is a key focus) Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Resilient and confident under pressure Eager to learn and grow in a transformation-led environment Experience in utilities or public sector More ❯

If you have a flair for IT sourcing and the resilience to thrive under pressure, this role could be your next big step. An opportunity has arisen for a Category Manager to join a dynamic procurement team at the forefront of a major digital transformation journey. This role is central to sourcing critical IT services, including cyber, telecoms … paced environment with ambitious digital goals Significant investment in digital transformation Collaborative, commercially focused procurement team Quick promotion opportunities available High-impact, high-visibility role reporting to Head of Category Management – Digital The Role: Source IT services across cyber, telecoms, networks and infrastructure Manage complex supplier negotiations up to £100m Drive strategic procurement in support of digital transformation goals … Collaborate with senior digital stakeholders to deliver innovation and value Contribute to cost savings and risk mitigation across the category About You: Experience in sourcing IT services (cyber is a key focus) Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Resilient and confident under pressure Eager to learn and grow in a transformation-led environment Experience in utilities or public sector More ❯