Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Procurement - Technology - IT Retail - Consumer Goods - Midlands About Our Client A large retailer that has a strong reputation with lots of opportunity to develop and grow as a procurement and category specialist. Job Description As a Procurement Category Manager, you … will lead on all end to end procurement across SW/HW and services. - Assessing and mitigating risks associated with IT procurement. - Identifying opportunities for cost savings in the IT procurement process. - Developing procurement strategies and plans. - Managing supplier relationships, multiple stakeholders, and contract negotiations. - Overseeing all … aspects of IT procurement, from request for proposal to contract execution. - Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. - Monitoring market trends and supplier performance. - Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain department to achieve objectives. The Successful Applicant A successful Procurement Category Manager (Technology) should More ❯
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Bramwith Consulting
IT ProcurementManager – Leading Retail Organisation, one of the biggest names! 📍 Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom 💼 Tech Procurement | Strategic Impact Take charge of IT at one of the world’s most recognised names in healthcare and retail. We’re looking for a forward-thinking IT ProcurementManager to join a high-performing procurement team that shapes technology strategy across multiple international markets. This isn’t just a procurement job — it’s a chance to influence enterprise-wide decisions and work with some of the biggest tech brands on the planet. You'll be part … leadership opportunities, and the scale to make a global impact — all from a well-connected base in Nottingham. What you’ll be driving: Leading procurement activity across key IT categories — from cloud and software to infrastructure and managed services Negotiating and managing partnerships with global tech vendors like Microsoft More ❯
Contact: Julian Watson Contact email: Job ref: J691762BIR_ Published: 3 days ago Expiry date: 2025-03-12 Start date: ASAP Role: IT ProcurementManager Location: Birmingham Salary: Up to £85K + corporate package Type: Full time Permanent Hybrid 1st Executive are seeking an IT ProcurementManager … breadth of the IT/Technology spend category (£120m+ spend). You will engage C-Level stakeholders, nurturing relationships to ensure the value of Procurement is recognised. You will guide and mentor your internal customers through full lifecycle sourcing projects spanning the IT sub-categories, identifying opportunities to innovate … will be responsible for the definition and implementation of global category strategies, introducing best-in-class supplier management initiatives and further innovative 'value-add' procurement initiatives. Experience: Procurement experience gained in the Technology spend category, with specific IT Professional Services category experience. Proven experience of delivering complex IT More ❯
West Midlands, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Gleeson Recruitment Group
IT PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER** West Midlands with remote working option £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Procurement Category Manager to join a leading organisation known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. This company is dedicated to driving … value through strategic sourcing and supplier performance management, making it an ideal environment for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact. The IT Procurement Category Manager will play a crucial role in shaping the sourcing strategy and managing supplier relationships, ensuring that the company remains at the … forefront of the industry. The IT Procurement Category Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies, managing sourcing projects, and driving supplier performance initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in procurement and a passion for continuous improvement. **Responsibilities Include More ❯
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
JSS Search
JSS is currently recruiting an IT Category Manager position for a public sector organisation in the West Midlands area. This is a critical role, taking ownership of the key technology spend area within the business. The role: Lead the procurement process for IT related, highly complex, business critical … and above threshold goods and services, within a publicly regulated environment, managing all risk, legislative and regulatory requirements Implements procurement procedures in keeping with the organisation’s Procurement strategy and Procurement Policy and processes Working to a governance framework and other procurement regulations as required. Supports … development of appropriate IT procurement strategies that support value for money objectives e.g. supplier consolidation. Develops and maintains a plan of all IT procurement activity to meet business needs and advises on resource needs and options. Co-ordinates production of invitation to tender documents, instructions, evaluation scorecards and More ❯
Role Introduction An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious individual to join our growing Procurement team. This important role will focus on increasing our strategic procurement capability, transforming the way we work, and delivering opportunities that drive EBITDA improvement. We are passionate about our potential and are … looking for someone who will be instrumental in helping develop our talent, be a champion for procurement, and who is motivated to build strong relationships with our technology teams. This is an exciting, challenging, hands-on role where you will make a significant contribution to a dynamic and fast … What You Will Do Own the development and execution of category strategies for key areas of our technology organisation. Provide proactive, decisive high-value procurement consultation to the business through thorough understanding of the business needs. Utilise optimal sourcing methods to balance cost, risk, quality, and speed. Lead the More ❯
This role calls for an Commercial Procurement & Vendor specialist who can provide strategic direction and drive commercials across the client tech/IT supplier base. Client Details Our client is a large organisation in the Transport & Retail industry with a significant footprint across the UK. Description Develop and implement … strategic procurement processes Lead negotiation with suppliers to secure advantageous terms Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs Anticipate and manage any supply chain … relevant UK and EU laws and financial regulations Responsible for contract negotiation, commercial terms, renews and end-to-end procurement. Profile A successful Commercial Manager should have: A degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration Proven working experience as a procurementmanager or officer with More ❯
This role calls for an Commercial Procurement & Vendor specialist who can provide strategic direction and drive commercials across the client tech/IT supplier base. Client Details Our client is a large organisation in the Transport & Retail industry with a significant footprint across the UK. Description Develop and implement … strategic procurement processes Lead negotiation with suppliers to secure advantageous terms Manage relationships with key suppliers to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery and compliance to terms of contracts Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs Anticipate and manage any supply chain … relevant UK and EU laws and financial regulations Responsible for contract negotiation, commercial terms, renews and end-to-end procurement. Profile A successful Commercial Manager should have: A degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration Proven working experience as a procurementmanager or officer with More ❯
on with it. So get ready to make things happen here. Location SSC Location (London, Coventry or Manchester) and Home Reporting to Head of Procurement and Supplier Management In a nutshell To deliver great results for the business through passion, purpose and determination. Taking end to end ownership of … acting as a positive role model for other members of the team Flexibly support the delivery of projects across other categories as required, enabling Procurement and Supplier management to focus on those areas that can deliver most value. Ensure category plans are delivered in line with Sainsbury's Procurement … strategies and supplier management. Always act with integrity, living the Sainsbury's values every day What you need to know and show An experienced Procurement professional, or comparable relevant commercial experience, who has experience of creating and executing compelling end to end category plans ( essential ). Experience within Tech More ❯
Northampton, West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Ricoh
Change your job, change your workplace, change your future... We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone Role: Procurement Category Manager Located: Northampton (Hybrid) Package: Competitive salary, plus bonus and additional company benefits (Ricoh operate a vibrant working policy giving you flexible hybrid working options … risk and compliance management to protect Ricoh’s brand Maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across the business to strategically develop and optimize procurement strategies Deputize for Senior Category Manager during times of absence You will ideally have Proven relevant experience in a procurement function and … ideally hold CIPS Level 4 qualification Proven experience of a strategic category management approach to procurement underpinned by best practice techniques Proven experience of contract management, commercial negotiation, and supplier performance management Proven experience of undertaking request for proposals, tendering exercises, cost comparisons and commercial cost-based negotiation at More ❯