IT Category Manager

An established and growing not-for-profit care organisation is seeking an experienced Category Manager to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across IT.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that reinvests into its services, people, and long-term development.

Supporting a nationwide portfolio of care services, the organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within modern, well-invested environments. With ongoing transformation programmes and investment in both infrastructure and technology, procurement is a critical function in driving efficiency, value, and innovation.

The Role

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in the Bucks office)

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Working as part of a forward-thinking procurement team, you will partner with senior stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective sourcing strategies across key indirect spend categories.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand medium- and long-term requirements
• Leading end-to-end procurement activity, including RFI/RFQ processes
• Developing and managing supplier relationships to drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Delivering measurable value and return on investment across third-party spend
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget through effective collaboration
• Negotiating contracts and managing commercial risk to ensure value for money

About You

You will be an experienced Senior Buyer or Category Manager with strong exposure to IT, Marketing and/or HR categories. You bring a commercially astute mindset and are confident managing complex procurement activity in a fast-paced environment.

Key requirements:

• Strong knowledge of relevant supplier markets and emerging trends
• Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage supplier contracts
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess cost, value, and risk
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering against tight deadlines
• Ideally degree educated and/or CIPS qualified

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Life assurance
• Access to a flexible benefits platform offering discounts on retail, leisure, and more

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where procurement plays a vital role in supporting both operational excellence and long-term growth.