24 of 24 Category Manager Jobs in the UK excluding London

Category Manager Location: Warrington (Hybrid Working) Salary: Competitive + £5,000 Car Allowance + Bonus Reed Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading UK organisation for an experienced IT Category Manager . This position offers the opportunity to take ownership … multi-million-pound IT and Technology category portfolio, driving commercial value, supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and long-term procurement strategy across a complex and evolving technology landscape. The Role As IT Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies across a broad ...

Category Manager | Portsmouth | £55-68K DOE + 27 Days Holiday + Up to 15% Pension + Bonus | Full-Time | Permanent Are you an experienced IT Category Manager with a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations Do you enjoy influencing business decisions … driving value from supplier relationships, and shaping procurement strategy within a highly regulated environment Portsmouth Water is looking for a talented IT Category Manager to join its Procurement Team. This is a key role responsible for managing strategic IT spend, developing category plans, and leading sourcing activities ...

Category Manager will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising IT procurement strategies within the energy and natural resources sector. Based in Havant, this permanent position requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in procurement and supply chain management. Client Details This opportunity is with a medium … committed to delivering excellence in its services and values innovative approaches to procurement and supply chain management. Description The main responsibilities the IT Category Manager can expect: Develop and implement IT procurement strategies aligned with organisational goals. Manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal value and performance. Identify cost ...

Senior Buyer/Category Manager Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Location: Hybrid - Aylesbury (2 days per week onsite) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Our client, a large and well-established organisation within the care and not-for-profit sector, is seeking an experienced Senior … Buyer/Category Manager to join their procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering procurement strategy across the IT, Marketing and HR categories, partnering with stakeholders to deliver commercial value, innovation and operational excellence. The organisation is currently undergoing significant investment ...

Category Manager – IT | Remote-First (Leeds-based team) | £Competitive DOE Are you an IT/Indirect Category Manager who's just as comfortable running standard renewals as you are leading long-term strategic category planning? We're recruiting on behalf of a major infrastructure/… energy investor for a Category Manager to own IT and Indirect procurement across a multi-site group. This is a role with real autonomy — low transactional spend, but high business risk — where you'll be trusted to operate independently from day one. What you'll be doing: Owning ...

work. You'll be encouraged to bring your strengths, supported to grow, and welcomed into a team where we make a meaningful difference together. Category Development - Category Planning Manager - Capability What you become part of: Reporting to the Category Strategy Senior Manager, the focus … this role is driving category strategy and performance through advanced reporting, tools, and process innovation, particularly within the ABP framework. The category planning manager will lead the development and implementation of category range review automation and supports the rollout and continuous improvement of key tools ...

Category Manager 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Guildford | Hybrid Working £52,000 - £58,500 per annum Looking for your next IT/Technology Category Manager opportunity? Do you enjoy owning complex technology supplier relationships, managing strategic contracts and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver … benefit from a comprehensive and well-planned handover with the current postholder, alongside ongoing support from the Head of Procurement and wider category management team. You'll have the opportunity to build relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers before taking full ownership of the portfolio. This is an opportunity ...

Category Manager Portsmouth £55-68K DOE + 27 Days Holiday + Up to 15% Pension + Bonus Full-Time Permanent Are you an experienced IT Category Manager with a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations Do you enjoy influencing business decisions ...

Category Manager Portsmouth £55-68K DOE + 27 Days Holiday + Up to 15% Pension + Bonus Full-Time Permanent Are you an experienced IT Category Manager with a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations Do you enjoy influencing business decisions ...

Category Manager | Portsmouth | £55-68K DOE + 27 Days Holiday + Up to 15% Pension + Bonus | Full-Time | Permanent Are you an experienced IT Category Manager with a strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations Do you enjoy influencing business decisions ...

Category Manager 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Guildford Hybrid Working £52,000 - £58,500 per annum Looking for your next IT/Technology Category Manager opportunity? Do you enjoy owning complex technology supplier relationships, managing strategic contracts and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver ...

Category Manager 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Guildford Hybrid Working £52,000 - £58,500 per annum Looking for your next IT/Technology Category Manager opportunity? Do you enjoy owning complex technology supplier relationships, managing strategic contracts and partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver ...

Interim Senior IT Category Manager (Initial 6 month day rate contract) Hybrid • Large Infrastructure/Complex Environment Immediate start! Alexander Lloyd are supporting a fantastic organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior IT Category Manager to join a high‐performing procurement function on a temporary … thrives in fast‐paced, complex organisations and can lead strategic technology procurement with confidence. About the role You’ll take ownership of IT & Cyber category strategies, leading sourcing activity across high‐value, business‐critical technology portfolios. Acting as a trusted commercial advisor, you’ll help shape digital and cyber ...

Cleared Procurement Manager - London or Leeds – Hybrid 2/3 days per week Large public sector client seeks to recruit a seasoned SC Cleared Category Manager to work on customer site in Leeds (2/3 days per week), key tasks to include full … previous experience of tender engagement/management, stakeholder management, contract negotiation skills to name but a few. You will work with the Senior Strategic Category Manager supporting with the strategic planning and execution of all aspects of a product. This includes developing category plans, conducting market analysis ...

Cleared Procurement Manager - Leeds – Hybrid 2/3 days per week Large public sector client seeks to recruit a seasoned SC Cleared Category Manager to work on customer site in Leeds (2/3 days per week), key tasks to include full end to end procurement lifecycle … previous experience of tender engagement/management, stakeholder management, contract negotiation skills to name but a few. You will work with the Senior Strategic Category Manager supporting with the strategic planning and execution of all aspects of a product. This includes developing category plans, conducting market analysis ...

Category Manager An established utilities provider is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking procurement professional to take ownership of its IT category. This role offers the opportunity to shape category strategy, deliver commercial value and support the evolution of IT services across a regulated environment. You will … lead end-to-end category management activity, identifying opportunities to drive efficiency, manage commercial risk and enhance supplier performance. Working closely with stakeholders, you will provide market insight and commercial expertise to inform sourcing decisions and long-term planning. This is a key position within the procurement function, playing ...

inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Technology Category & Sourcing Manager | S3 | Multiple Locations Country: United Kingdom IT STARTS HERE Santander ( www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into … turn, to drive best value whilst complying with regulation and Santander risk appetite. THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE Santander UK is looking for a Technology Category & Sourcing Manager based out of Milton Keynes, Bradford or Glasgow. As Category & Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for leading supplier ...

Category Lead Manager 7-month + contract Rate: £425 - £525 p/d (inside IR35) Start date: 20th July 2026 Location: Remote + ad-hoc attendance to Warwick Our client is a leading telecommunications business who require a Category Lead Manger to join their business and cover … complex/non-complex categories • Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of i Procurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy • Responsible for negotiation of flow-down terms for complex agreements • Responsible for on-going supplier performance ...

looking for your next opportunity supporting the NHS through Digital & IT procurement? If youre an experienced category specialist with a passion for delivering impact, wed love to hear from you! As a Senior Category Manager at NHS Shared Business Services (NHSSBS) , youll lead a high-performing team … while taking ownership of a key sub-category within the Digital & IT portfolio. This includes managing associated frameworks such as Digital Dictation 2, Patient Communications 2, Audio Visual, and Intelligent Automation. Youll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic sourcing initiatives across our client base, driving successful ...

looking for your next opportunity supporting the NHS through Digital & IT procurement? If you’re an experienced category specialist with a passion for delivering impact, we’d love to hear from you! As a Senior Category Manager at NHS Shared Business Services (NHSSBS), you’ll lead … high-performing team while taking ownership of a key sub-category within the Digital & IT portfolio. This includes managing associated frameworks such as Digital Dictation 2, Patient Communications 2, Audio Visual, and Intelligent Automation. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic sourcing initiatives across ...

step into a high-profile role where your ideas will shape the commercial direction of a FTSE 100 business. Your mission As our IT Category Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind smarter commercial models, stronger supplier partnerships, and new value opportunities. You’ll scan the market ...

Seeking a Group Category Manager for MBDA's Digital Procurement team, focusing on technology procurement. This hybrid role involves international collaboration and strategic planning. ...

have a fantastic opportunity available with a renowned charitable organisation to suit a commercially focused procurement professional with IT category experience. We are looking for a dynamic subject-matter expert who is able to shape strategy, drive transformation and improve value through cashable savings. You'll support, encourage ...

Lead digital or tech operations category strategy for a utilities company's digital upgrade program, managing high-value supplier portfolios and ensuring commercial resilience. ...