Category Assistant/CategoryManager – EMEA & UK/Ireland (Contract) Technology should enhance life — and so should your career. Join a global technology brand that connects millions of customers with devices and services designed to inspire creativity, boost productivity, and simplify everyday life. We’re looking for a Category Assistant/CategoryManager to … channel across EMEA & UK/Ireland , working with a portfolio of premium consumer technology and accessories. This role is central to delivering best-in-class product launches, promotions, and category plans across multiple markets. What you’ll be doing Support the execution of category plans, including pricing, promotions, and assortment management. Own the promotional calendar, ensuring timely submissions … readiness with detailed workback schedules, ensuring milestones are met. Partner with supply chain and planning teams to manage product lifecycles and site assortments. Maintain country-level range matrices and category documentation for Go-to-Market and digital teams. Act as a key point of contact for regional updates and reporting. What we’re looking for Minimum 2 years’ experience More ❯
Category Assistant/CategoryManager – EMEA & UK/Ireland (Contract) Technology should enhance life — and so should your career. Join a global technology brand that connects millions of customers with devices and services designed to inspire creativity, boost productivity, and simplify everyday life. We’re looking for a Category Assistant/CategoryManager to … channel across EMEA & UK/Ireland , working with a portfolio of premium consumer technology and accessories. This role is central to delivering best-in-class product launches, promotions, and category plans across multiple markets. What you’ll be doing Support the execution of category plans, including pricing, promotions, and assortment management. Own the promotional calendar, ensuring timely submissions … readiness with detailed workback schedules, ensuring milestones are met. Partner with supply chain and planning teams to manage product lifecycles and site assortments. Maintain country-level range matrices and category documentation for Go-to-Market and digital teams. Act as a key point of contact for regional updates and reporting. What we’re looking for Minimum 2 years’ experience More ❯
Category Assistant/CategoryManager – EMEA & UK/Ireland (Contract) Technology should enhance life — and so should your career. Join a global technology brand that connects millions of customers with devices and services designed to inspire creativity, boost productivity, and simplify everyday life. We’re looking for a Category Assistant/CategoryManager to … channel across EMEA & UK/Ireland , working with a portfolio of premium consumer technology and accessories. This role is central to delivering best-in-class product launches, promotions, and category plans across multiple markets. What you’ll be doing Support the execution of category plans, including pricing, promotions, and assortment management. Own the promotional calendar, ensuring timely submissions … readiness with detailed workback schedules, ensuring milestones are met. Partner with supply chain and planning teams to manage product lifecycles and site assortments. Maintain country-level range matrices and category documentation for Go-to-Market and digital teams. Act as a key point of contact for regional updates and reporting. What we’re looking for Minimum 2 years’ experience More ❯
Category Assistant/CategoryManager – EMEA & UK/Ireland (Contract) Technology should enhance life — and so should your career. Join a global technology brand that connects millions of customers with devices and services designed to inspire creativity, boost productivity, and simplify everyday life. We’re looking for a Category Assistant/CategoryManager to … channel across EMEA & UK/Ireland , working with a portfolio of premium consumer technology and accessories. This role is central to delivering best-in-class product launches, promotions, and category plans across multiple markets. What you’ll be doing Support the execution of category plans, including pricing, promotions, and assortment management. Own the promotional calendar, ensuring timely submissions … readiness with detailed workback schedules, ensuring milestones are met. Partner with supply chain and planning teams to manage product lifecycles and site assortments. Maintain country-level range matrices and category documentation for Go-to-Market and digital teams. Act as a key point of contact for regional updates and reporting. What we’re looking for Minimum 2 years’ experience More ❯
london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Experis UK
Category Assistant/CategoryManager – EMEA & UK/Ireland (Contract) Technology should enhance life — and so should your career. Join a global technology brand that connects millions of customers with devices and services designed to inspire creativity, boost productivity, and simplify everyday life. We’re looking for a Category Assistant/CategoryManager to … channel across EMEA & UK/Ireland , working with a portfolio of premium consumer technology and accessories. This role is central to delivering best-in-class product launches, promotions, and category plans across multiple markets. What you’ll be doing Support the execution of category plans, including pricing, promotions, and assortment management. Own the promotional calendar, ensuring timely submissions … readiness with detailed workback schedules, ensuring milestones are met. Partner with supply chain and planning teams to manage product lifecycles and site assortments. Maintain country-level range matrices and category documentation for Go-to-Market and digital teams. Act as a key point of contact for regional updates and reporting. What we’re looking for Minimum 2 years’ experience More ❯
CategoryManager – IT Hardware & Software Location: Leeds, Newcastle, Plymouth or Grimsby Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum Contract: Permanent/Hybrid Industry: Heavy Manufacturing/Multi-Site Operations Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a leading UK manufacturing business to recruit an experienced CategoryManager on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to … take ownership of IT categories within a complex, multi-site environment, driving commercial value and operational efficiency. The Role: As CategoryManager, you’ll be responsible for managing indirect procurement categories such as Hardware & Software services. You’ll work cross-functionally with stakeholders at various levels to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure the business receives best … in-class service and value. Key responsibilities include: Leading sourcing activities and contract negotiations across indirect IT spend areas Developing category strategies that align with business objectives and sustainability targets Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships and performance frameworks Collaborating with internal stakeholders across multiple UK sites to ensure procurement supports operational needs Delivering measurable cost savings and driving More ❯
CategoryManager – IT Location: Flexible across UK sites - Leeds, South Humber | Full-time | Permanent Are you a strategic procurement professional with a passion for IT and Indirect categories? We’re looking for a CategoryManager – IT to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering value, reducing risk, and driving procurement excellence across … the business. About the Role As CategoryManager – IT, you’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and the wider procurement team to source and manage third-party contracts that support our IT and Indirect services. You’ll be responsible for ensuring procurement activity aligns with company policies, delivers value for money, and supports operational and strategic goals. Key More ❯
CategoryManager – IT Hardware & Software Location: Leeds (with occasional UK travel) Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum Contract: Permanent/Hybrid Industry: Heavy Manufacturing/Multi-Site Operations Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a leading UK manufacturing business to recruit an experienced CategoryManager on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to … take ownership of IT categories within a complex, multi-site environment, driving commercial value and operational efficiency. The Role: As CategoryManager, you’ll be responsible for managing indirect procurement categories such as Hardware & Software services. You’ll work cross-functionally with stakeholders at various levels to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure the business receives best … in-class service and value. Key responsibilities include: Leading sourcing activities and contract negotiations across indirect IT spend areas Developing category strategies that align with business objectives and sustainability targets Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships and performance frameworks Collaborating with internal stakeholders across multiple UK sites to ensure procurement supports operational needs Delivering measurable cost savings and driving More ❯
Senior IT CategoryManager page is loaded Senior IT CategoryManager Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R Who are we? Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are … headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. Role Definition The Senior IT CategoryManager shall be responsible for managing and optimsing sourcing processes within the IT category. This includes strategic sourcing, contract negotiation cost optimization and ensuring alignment with organisational goals … and IT requirements. The role will include collaborating with internal stakeholders including IT budget holders, Legal and Third Party Risk Management. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities Category Strategy Support the development and execution of the sourcing strategy for the IT category. Ensure alignment with business objectives and the IT roadmap. Analyse market trends and supplier capabilities. Drive innovation and identify More ❯
derby, midlands, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Sea Global
Title : IT CategoryManager (interim) Sector : Transport Location: Derbyshire/Hybrid (2 days in the office/3 days from home) Day rate: £350-450 per day (inside IR35) Sea Global are proud to be working in partnership with a leading organisation at the forefront of the UK Transport sector. With ambitious delivery plans to enhance the railway … and improve customer experience they are seeking an IT CategoryManager (interim) to join their procurement team and drive value across IT spend, while ensuring best practice governance and compliance. Reporting into the Senior CategoryManager (IT), this role will play a pivotal part in supporting the IT procurement category. This could include projects across Hardware … ad hoc support. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing best practice guidance and knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 regulations. Experience & Requirements Proven experience in IT procurement and category management across multiple spend areas (Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, Digital, Hosting, Networking, and IT Services) Familiarity with public sector procurement regulations (Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 or Procurement Act 2023) Experience More ❯
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Butler Ross Limited
CategoryManager - Digital Location: Reading (Hybrid - 2 days in office) Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 + excellent benefits including 10% bonus We're seeking an experienced CategoryManager - Digital to join a forward-thinking organisation embarking on an exciting transformation journey. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact, shaping digital procurement strategies … that deliver value and long-term improvements. You'll be a commercial expert in your category, using your knowledge and insight to design and deliver strategies, manage high-value supplier negotiations, and support digital transformation and cost reduction initiatives. The role also offers exposure to senior leadership and the chance to further develop your commercial expertise in a dynamic … environment. What you'll be doing Delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Using market insight to identify opportunities, manage risks, and challenge industry norms. Managing a portfolio of suppliers to drive performance and added value. Leading and evaluating competitive tenders and proposals. Ensuring timely, accurate reporting on key projects. Required skills and experience Proven experience in digital/ More ❯
Wokingham, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Procurement People
Digital CategoryManager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Our client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital CategoryManager to lead strategic procurement efforts across the Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms space. This role plays a vital part in the commercial success of key digital initiatives, including high-impact … technology programmes. About the Role The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for the digital category, developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s future-focused vision. The role requires the ability to provide commercial leadership across complex projects and supplier relationships, ensuring that value creation, compliance, and innovation are central … to procurement activities. Key Responsibilities Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk. Responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure contracted expectations continue to be improved throughout the contract life cycle and to support these suppliers in delivering added value More ❯
Reading, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Signet Recruitment and Retention
CategoryManager - Digital/Technology Are you ready to make a real impact in a business on a transformational journey? This business is undergoing a major turnaround—redefining how we serve millions, protect the environment, and future-proof essential services. A key part of that vision is living within our means, which is why we’re seeking strategic … technology category professionals who bring sharp commercial thinking and a drive for value. As a CategoryManager, you'll be the go-to expert—leading end-to-end strategy, managing supplier performance, and driving commercial excellence. Your insight will shape decisions, utilising market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that they are market-leading in their … commercial arrangements. What you’ll bring: Proven experience in category strategy and supplier negotiation Confidence navigating complexity and influencing stakeholders A commercial mindset and appetite for delivering real change What’s in it for you? Competitive salary Generous pension and holiday allowance Hybrid working from Reading HQ Wellbeing perks, career growth, and a purpose-driven working environment Be part More ❯
Global CategoryManager (m/f/d) page is loaded Global CategoryManager (m/f/d) Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R1331 Job Description Our Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High Performing Computer (HPC) business is growing fast as we invest in new … upstream strategic sourcing and supplier management to deliver improved performance and value from our supply chain. To support this shift in our exciting transformational journey we have new global category roles that will specialise in either: Data Centers, Construction & Facilities Management; Information Technology and Communications; Professional Services and Business Operations All roles report into the Global Head of Procurement … and Logistics with a business partner dotted line into business segments dependent on category (eg. Ardent or Taiga). This role is based in our London Office offering a hybrid working model. YOUR QUALIFICATIONS Strong expertise in category at a global or regional level. Extensive experience in contract negotiation and category management. Successfully completed a degree in More ❯
Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Thames Water
turnaround plan is to live within our means. Therefore, we require skilled strategic procurement individuals with strong commercial acumen to make a real difference in these challenging times.As a CategoryManager- Digital , you should be a commercial expert for your lead category. You should be able to utilise this market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that … to the Digital Senior leadership team and a varied role. It is a great opportunity for somebody to develop digital commercial skills. What you’ll be doing as a CategoryManager- Digital Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk. … Hours per week. What you should bring to the role: To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Experience in end-to-end strategic digital category management. Ability to influence, engage and inspire internal and external stakeholders to drive meaningful change. Ability to challenge industry norms and proactively seek out opportunities to deliver sustained improvements More ❯
We're Hiring: IT CategoryManager | London | Hybrid Are you a procurement professional with a passion for IT ? We’re working with a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to find a talented IT CategoryManager to join their dynamic team based in London . 📍 Location: Central London 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent 💼 Sector More ❯
We're Hiring: IT CategoryManager | London | Hybrid Are you a procurement professional with a passion for IT ? We’re working with a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to find a talented IT CategoryManager to join their dynamic team based in London . 📍 Location: Central London 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent 💼 Sector More ❯
We're Hiring: IT CategoryManager | London | Hybrid Are you a procurement professional with a passion for IT We're working with a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to find a talented IT CategoryManager to join their dynamic team based in London . Location: Central London Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector More ❯
london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
TXP Talent
We're Hiring: IT CategoryManager | London | Hybrid Are you a procurement professional with a passion for IT ? We’re working with a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to find a talented IT CategoryManager to join their dynamic team based in London . 📍 Location: Central London 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent 💼 Sector More ❯
We're Hiring: IT CategoryManager | London | Hybrid Are you a procurement professional with a passion for IT ? We’re working with a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector to find a talented IT CategoryManager to join their dynamic team based in London . 📍 Location: Central London 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent 💼 Sector More ❯
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary We are recruiting for a CategoryManager to join our Procurement Team. The procurement roles are interesting and varied. Procurement aim to be the go-to team, providing innovative solutions and commercial expertise; an expert team that can think creatively to meet the business needs and make a difference for our patients and service users. The … to pay process. The diverse and dynamic team aim to provide a holistic service from business case to award, implementation and commercial contract management (in support of the operational manager). We have vacancies in our team for various categories and would welcome your application. You will be either: an experienced procurement professional with technology category expertise, a … commercial manager in the technology sector with significant relevant experience responding to public procurement exercises and demonstrable experience in project management or a technology subject matter expert with experience of procurement. Main duties of the job The main components of the role are: Category strategy and planning; strategically analysing and managing allocated areas of procurement spend to leverage More ❯
The Technology CategoryManager will be responsible for managing and driving global sourcing strategies that enhance performance and reduce costs across the technology category. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and suppliers, leading RFPs, negotiating contracts, and delivering high-value procurement solutions. Key responsibilities: Lead end-to-end procurement sourcing projects with a focus on global technology … sourcing projects. Strong negotiation skills and expertise in contract management. Excellent communication skills and able to influence stakeholders at all levels. A deep understanding of procurement best practices and category management. On Offer: £75,000 - £85,000. 2-3 days/week in London office. More ❯
The Technology CategoryManager will be responsible for managing and driving global sourcing strategies that enhance performance and reduce costs across the technology category. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and suppliers, leading RFPs, negotiating contracts, and delivering high-value procurement solutions. Key responsibilities: Lead end-to-end procurement sourcing projects with a focus on global technology … sourcing projects. Strong negotiation skills and expertise in contract management. Excellent communication skills and able to influence stakeholders at all levels. A deep understanding of procurement best practices and category management. On Offer: £75,000 - £85,000. 2-3 days/week in London office. More ❯
The Technology CategoryManager will be responsible for managing and driving global sourcing strategies that enhance performance and reduce costs across the technology category. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and suppliers, leading RFPs, negotiating contracts, and delivering high-value procurement solutions. Key responsibilities: Lead end-to-end procurement sourcing projects with a focus on global technology … sourcing projects. Strong negotiation skills and expertise in contract management. Excellent communication skills and able to influence stakeholders at all levels. A deep understanding of procurement best practices and category management. On Offer: £75,000 - £85,000. 2-3 days/week in London office. More ❯
The Technology CategoryManager will be responsible for managing and driving global sourcing strategies that enhance performance and reduce costs across the technology category. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and suppliers, leading RFPs, negotiating contracts, and delivering high-value procurement solutions. Key responsibilities: Lead end-to-end procurement sourcing projects with a focus on global technology … sourcing projects. Strong negotiation skills and expertise in contract management. Excellent communication skills and able to influence stakeholders at all levels. A deep understanding of procurement best practices and category management. On Offer: £75,000 - £85,000. 2-3 days/week in London office. More ❯