1 of 1 Procurement Manager Jobs in Reading

Procurement Category Manager – Technology | Reading (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite) Talent Drive are delighted to be partnering with a household-name retail brand to appoint a Category Manager – Technology, joining the business at a pivotal point in their large-scale transformation journey. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver the IT category strategy within … a forward-thinking procurement function with direct access to the CIO and wider leadership team. Key responsibilities of the role: Develop and execute strategic category management plans to maximise spend under management and drive measurable value. Lead the creation and implementation of sourcing and negotiation strategies that align with business objectives and market dynamics. Build and deliver a comprehensive … multi-year category plan covering software, hardware, telecoms, and professional services. Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability beyond cost — influencing how technology procurement adds strategic value. Act as a change leader, embedding new systems, tools, and ways of working across the procurement and technology functions. To be successful, you’ll bring: Proven experience developing and executing category strategies More ❯