14 of 14 Permanent Category Manager Jobs in the South East

Category Manager - Digital Location: Reading (Hybrid - 2 days in office) Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 + excellent benefits including 10% bonus We're seeking an experienced Category Manager - 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 ❯

Digital Category Manager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Our client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital Category Manager 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 ❯

Category Manager - 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 Category Manager, 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 ❯

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 Category Manager- 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 Category Manager- 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 Category Manager | 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 Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in London . Location: Central London Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector More ❯

We're Hiring: Indirect Category Manager | Leeds | 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/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯

We're Hiring: Indirect Category Manager | Leeds | 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/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯

We're Hiring: Indirect Category Manager | Leeds | 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/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯

As IT Category Manager you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing Category Strategies in relation to Software, manage Supplier Relationships, and deliver Cost Savings aligned with business goals. Role & Responsibilities Develop, agree, and implement category plans and savings initiatives Identify and deliver cost reductions and volume-based discounts Manage contract renewals and maintain … Support the deployment of the Coupa P2P system and drive continuous improvement Hybrid with a London or Birmingham base Skills & Experience Significant experience in Software and SaaS procurement Proven category management and negotiation skills Experience working in fast-paced, multi-site environments Proficiency in Microsoft Office and P2P systems CIPS qualification is desirable Benefits £5,500 Car Allowance Up More ❯

The Technology Category Manager 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 Category Manager 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 Category Manager 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 WTW Procurement Sourcing Team are seeking an experienced IT Procurement professional to own the Cloud & Information Security category and drive commercial value, risk reduction, and supplier performance across a global stakeholder base. You will build and execute a 6–12-month category strategy and pipeline, lead complex sourcing and renewals spanning cloud infrastructure/services and cyber … act as the steward of data quality in Ariba so that decisions, reporting, and governance are rock solid. Specific product expertise is a plus, but proven IT procurement and category leadership matter most. You’ll collaborate daily with colleagues in UK/US/France & Mumbai. This role requires a minimum two days per week in London office. The … Role: Category strategy & pipeline: Own the Cloud & InfoSec category plan for 6–12 months: size the opportunity, define value levers (cost, risk, performance), set KPIs, and maintain a visible, prioritized pipeline of sourcing events and renewals aligned to stakeholder and security roadmap goals. Embed ESG/diversity considerations and standardized ways of working that align with Procurement’s More ❯

We have a new opportunity available for an IT/digital procurement category manager. We are looking for a dynamic and commercially focused procurement expert who is able to shape strategy, drive transformation and improve value through cashable savings. You'll support, encourage, and nurture excellent procurement and contract management practices across your immediate team and the wider stakeholder More ❯