25 of 25 Category Manager Jobs in the UK

Category Manager Location: Warrington (Hybrid Working) Salary: up to £70,000 DOE + £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 … opportunity to take ownership of a 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 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 ...

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 ...

Senior Category Manager - Technology Location – Leeds/London/Dublin Hybrid - 2 days per week (Dublin only) Permanent The Procurement function in Flutter is responsible for the governance of external third party spend of over £6bn per annum across the various business units. To ensure a cohesive … ordinated approach to supplier spend management across the business, Flutter has a Group Category Management team led by the Director - Global Supplier Partnerships and Category Management. The Senior Category Manager in Technology is a strategic role within this team responsible for procurement, category planning, strategy ...

Category Manager Portsmouth, Hampshire | Permanent | Up to £66k per annum | Hybrid (2-3 days on-site per week) | Bonus + Excellent Pension Our client is looking for an experienced IT Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across their IT portfolio. … responsible for developing category strategies, managing key supplier relationships, and delivering commercial value through effective procurement and contract management. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional to influence business decisions and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Develop and continuously improve procurement best practices across ...

Title Lead Procurement Category Manager Location Asda House Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.5 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Purchasing/Procurement Closing Date 23 July 2026 Your Role Category team - You’ll have responsibility for end-to-end sourcing … activity along with setting the category strategy. You'll also influence and partner your category stakeholders to help deliver our cost transformation activity, and help ensure a best in class cost base. Strategic Projects – You’ll lead on a variety of major business investments, executive priorities and cost ...

Technology Category Manager London (Hybrid)£70,000 + bonus The Opportunity REED Procurement are partnering with a leading, consumer-facing media organisation that delivers content and experiences to millions of users every month. Operating across digital, print, audio and live platforms, this is a business where technology … heart of everything they do. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Technology Category Manager to step into a highly visible role within a fast-paced, evolving environment. You’ll play a key part in shaping supplier strategy and driving commercial value across critical technology and broadcasting spend. ...

Senior Category Manager Location: Sunbury Hybrid 3 days per week in the office Contract: 6 Months Start: ASAP Rate: £820 per day Inside IR35 via Paystream or £594 per day + Holiday Pay via PAYE We are looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead ...

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 ...

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 - 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 ...

Cleared - Category Manager (Procurement) - Inside IR35 - Hybrid 2/3 days per week Leading finance house are looking for a talent and driven Commercial Category manager, this role will form part of a high performing support function enabling stakeholders to deliver commercial activity from the standard … Finance to identify and realise benefits within both procurements and awarded contracts. - Making efficient and consistent use of eProcurement systems. - Driving sustainability in the category, working closely with Subject Matter Specialists to identify opportunities. - Identifying and driving savings and efficiencies. - Maintaining commercial trackers including but not limited to: waivers ...

experienced procurement professional with a strong understanding of public sector or regulated frameworks? Do you have experience in indirect procurement, particularly within the IT category, including knowledge of G-Cloud and Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks? If so, TXM Recruit are sourcing an Interim Procurement Category Manager … contract execution. Delivery of all procurements and support (where required) on all pre-procurement governance and approvals to assist in the delivery of the Category Strategy or in support of wider business objectives. Draft and negotiate agreements with third parties and provide guidance to stakeholders on service delivery obligations ...

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 ...

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 ...

Local Authority client based just outside of Liverpool are seeking an experienced IT Procurement Category Manager to lead and manage procurement activity across the IT and Technology category, ensuring the delivery of compliant, value-for-money procurement solutions that support organisational objectives. The role provides expert procurement … advice to senior stakeholders, manages complex and high-risk procurements, and drives the development and implementation of category strategies in line with the Procurement Act 2023, Contract Procedure Rules, and best practice. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement and tendering activities for IT, Data and Technology. Develop ...

Indirect IT Category Manager Company: BAE Systems Hourly Rate: £35.00 PAYE or £47.12 Umbrella Location : Preston 1-2 days per week on-site Contract : 12 months (Opportunity to be extended) Working Hours : 37 hours per week Key Responsibilities : Undertaking proactive supplier management of key IT Service/Software ...

aligning this with the needs of the NHS and promoting increased digitisation and innovation across the NHS and wider public sector. As a Senior Category Manager (FTC) at NHS SBS you will also lead a high performing team and take on the sub-category responsibilities within … successful completion of all procurement activities; governance, stakeholder management, and go-live activities Providing leadership and support for the team alongside the Head of Category for Digital & IT Managing a portfolio of projects. Working closely with key stakeholders to influence procurement choice and drives savings and efficiencies and improve ...

first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the Category Lead Manager (Comms) responsible for developing and achieving category strategies, managing product ranges, optimising pricing and promotions, and building … complex/non-complex categories Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of iProcurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs ...

depending on experience + Benefits Our Sustainable Procurement team provides expert procurement support across NCC, helping teams deliver their objectives through effective category management, supplier engagement and compliant procurement practices. Working in partnership with colleagues across the business, the team is committed to driving value, managing risk and embedding … organisation. What you'll be doing Leading complex procurement activities and regulated tenders, ensuring compliance and delivering commercial value across the IT estate. Developing category strategies using spend analysis, market insight and business priorities to drive better procurement outcomes. Building strong relationships across NCC, providing expert procurement advice ...

depending on experience + Benefits Our Sustainable Procurement team provides expert procurement support across NCC, helping teams deliver their objectives through effective category management, supplier engagement and compliant procurement practices. Working in partnership with colleagues across the business, the team is committed to driving value, managing risk and embedding … organisation. What you'll be doing Leading complex procurement activities and regulated tenders, ensuring compliance and delivering commercial value across the IT estate. Developing category strategies using spend analysis, market insight and business priorities to drive better procurement outcomes. Building strong relationships across NCC, providing expert procurement advice ...

Your new company We're looking for an experienced and commercially driven procurement professional to take ownership of a high-impact IT category within a forward-thinking organisation delivering essential services.This is an opportunity to shape sourcing strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and drive measurable value across a complex supplier … innovation, efficiency, and long-term commercial benefit. Your new role You will lead the full sourcing life cycle for IT spend, developing and delivering category strategies that balance value creation, cost optimisation, and risk management. Working closely with business leaders, you'll influence demand, drive smarter buying practices ...

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 ...