to lead transformative ICT procurement strategies in a nationally significant organisation? We’re seeking a dynamic Category Lead – ICT Procurement to take ownership of complex ICT procurement and contract management activities. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape category strategy, lead multi-million-pound negotiations, and manage critical supplier relationships — all while driving value for … money, compliance, and innovation. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic ICT procurement and contract management across high-value projects. Develop and implement category strategies that manage risk and maximise value. Provide expert commercial advice and lead complex negotiations. Manage supplier relationships and ensure robust contract delivery. Oversee a team of up to four procurement professionals, ensuring capacity and capability. Engage … We’re looking for an enthusiastic and resilient professional with: Proven ICT procurement experience in the UK public sector. Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023. Expertise in category management, supplierrelationshipmanagement, and risk assessment. Skilled in commercial negotiations and contract management. ICT-specific commercial knowledge and familiarity with public sector frameworks. Experience with procurement More ❯
to lead transformative ICT procurement strategies in a nationally significant organisation? We’re seeking a dynamic Category Lead – ICT Procurement to take ownership of complex ICT procurement and contract management activities. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape category strategy, lead multi-million-pound negotiations, and manage critical supplier relationships — all while driving value for … money, compliance, and innovation. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic ICT procurement and contract management across high-value projects. Develop and implement category strategies that manage risk and maximise value. Provide expert commercial advice and lead complex negotiations. Manage supplier relationships and ensure robust contract delivery. Oversee a team of up to four procurement professionals, ensuring capacity and capability. Engage … We’re looking for an enthusiastic and resilient professional with: Proven ICT procurement experience in the UK public sector. Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023. Expertise in category management, supplierrelationshipmanagement, and risk assessment. Skilled in commercial negotiations and contract management. ICT-specific commercial knowledge and familiarity with public sector frameworks. Experience with procurement More ❯
to lead transformative ICT procurement strategies in a nationally significant organisation? We’re seeking a dynamic Category Lead – ICT Procurement to take ownership of complex ICT procurement and contract management activities. This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape category strategy, lead multi-million-pound negotiations, and manage critical supplier relationships — all while driving value for … money, compliance, and innovation. Key Responsibilities Lead strategic ICT procurement and contract management across high-value projects. Develop and implement category strategies that manage risk and maximise value. Provide expert commercial advice and lead complex negotiations. Manage supplier relationships and ensure robust contract delivery. Oversee a team of up to four procurement professionals, ensuring capacity and capability. Engage … We’re looking for an enthusiastic and resilient professional with: Proven ICT procurement experience in the UK public sector. Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023. Expertise in category management, supplierrelationshipmanagement, and risk assessment. Skilled in commercial negotiations and contract management. ICT-specific commercial knowledge and familiarity with public sector frameworks. Experience with procurement More ❯
implemented. You will foster positive working relationships both within the team and across functional boundaries, using strong EQ to navigate multiple tasks within a matrixed environment. Main Duties: Category Management: Oversee the procurement process for IT categories, including hardware, software, cloud services, and telecommunications. Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance. SupplierRelationshipManagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards. Contract Management: Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring favourable terms and conditions for the organisation. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure procurement activities align with business goals. Process Improvement … procurement data to identify trends, track savings, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs). Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. People management: Manage at least 1 direct report, with the possibility of this increasing as the team grows. Support and motivate Procurement team to achieve departmental measures of performance. Company Description More ❯
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
AWE Plc
be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Senior Category Manager, you will be developing and implementing category strategy, supporting and executing strategic sourcing activities, contract management and supplierrelationship management. You will monitor and drive supplier performance, assist with the development of supplier value including planning and preparation of external management … Services. Supporting and operating frameworks, building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders to seek and influence strategy endorsement. As part of your role, you will: Ensure end-to-end management of all contracts within area of accountability. Utilise various forms of contract terms (e.g. Government frameworks and AWE Standard Terms) for the preparation, analysis, negotiation, award and delivery of … contracts. Contribute to the development of commercial strategy and delivering activities and programmes to support achievement of the AWE Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives. Management of allocated supplier relationships (where appropriate). Leading, coaching and developing your team and influencing other specialists and stakeholders to create and develop operational plans, aligned with the Category strategy. Who are we More ❯
be the opportunity for you to play your part? As the Senior Category Manager, you will be developing and implementing category strategy, supporting and executing strategic sourcing activities, contract management and supplierrelationship management. You will monitor and drive supplier performance, assist with the development of supplier value including planning and preparation of external management … Services. Supporting and operating frameworks, building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders to seek and influence strategy endorsement. As part of your role, you will: Ensure end-to-end management of all contracts within area of accountability. Utilise various forms of contract terms (e.g. Government frameworks and AWE Standard Terms) for the preparation, analysis, negotiation, award and delivery of … contracts. Contribute to the development of commercial strategy and delivering activities and programmes to support achievement of the AWE Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives. Management of allocated supplier relationships (where appropriate). Leading, coaching and developing your team and influencing other specialists and stakeholders to create and develop operational plans, aligned with the Category strategy. Who are we More ❯
a growing Procurement team, supporting delivery of ambitious sustainability and technology goals. You’ll be responsible for sourcing software, hardware, services, hosting and more, ensuring value for money, strong supplier partnerships, and measurable impact. This is a great opportunity reporting into a very strong Procurement leadership team, working alongside Procurement Managers and Senior Procurement Managers. You’ll be a … and highlight risks. Key Responsibilities Partnering with senior stakeholders to support sourcing activity. Contributing to category strategies across Software, Hardware, Professional Services, Data Services and Networks/Telco. Negotiating supplier contracts and managing supplier relationships. Gathering and analysing spend data to inform strategy. Supporting savings initiatives and opportunity analysis. Working with Legal and Finance to ensure budgets and … implementation of new tools. What You’ll Bring MCIPS Level 4 (or working towards it) with around 3+ years’ experience in a similar role (preferred). Strong stakeholder and supplierrelationshipmanagement skills. Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities. Good communication and negotiation skills. Delivery-focused, pragmatic, and collaborative in approach. Understanding of category managementMore ❯
london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Talent Drive | B Corp™
a growing Procurement team, supporting delivery of ambitious sustainability and technology goals. You’ll be responsible for sourcing software, hardware, services, hosting and more, ensuring value for money, strong supplier partnerships, and measurable impact. This is a great opportunity reporting into a very strong Procurement leadership team, working alongside Procurement Managers and Senior Procurement Managers. You’ll be a … and highlight risks. Key Responsibilities Partnering with senior stakeholders to support sourcing activity. Contributing to category strategies across Software, Hardware, Professional Services, Data Services and Networks/Telco. Negotiating supplier contracts and managing supplier relationships. Gathering and analysing spend data to inform strategy. Supporting savings initiatives and opportunity analysis. Working with Legal and Finance to ensure budgets and … implementation of new tools. What You’ll Bring MCIPS Level 4 (or working towards it) with around 3+ years’ experience in a similar role (preferred). Strong stakeholder and supplierrelationshipmanagement skills. Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities. Good communication and negotiation skills. Delivery-focused, pragmatic, and collaborative in approach. Understanding of category managementMore ❯
a growing Procurement team, supporting delivery of ambitious sustainability and technology goals. You’ll be responsible for sourcing software, hardware, services, hosting and more, ensuring value for money, strong supplier partnerships, and measurable impact. This is a great opportunity reporting into a very strong Procurement leadership team, working alongside Procurement Managers and Senior Procurement Managers. You’ll be a … and highlight risks. Key Responsibilities Partnering with senior stakeholders to support sourcing activity. Contributing to category strategies across Software, Hardware, Professional Services, Data Services and Networks/Telco. Negotiating supplier contracts and managing supplier relationships. Gathering and analysing spend data to inform strategy. Supporting savings initiatives and opportunity analysis. Working with Legal and Finance to ensure budgets and … implementation of new tools. What You’ll Bring MCIPS Level 4 (or working towards it) with around 3+ years’ experience in a similar role (preferred). Strong stakeholder and supplierrelationshipmanagement skills. Organised, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities. Good communication and negotiation skills. Delivery-focused, pragmatic, and collaborative in approach. Understanding of category managementMore ❯
value.Your new roleAs a Senior ITBuyer, you'll lead procurement activities across IT and Soft Servicescategories, supporting the full lifecycle of third-party engagements-fromselection and onboarding to performance management and renewal. You'll act as atrusted advisor to stakeholders, lead RfX processes, negotiate contracts incollaboration with legal teams, and ensure alignment with third-party riskframeworks. You'll also … contribute to supplierrelationshipmanagement, valueoptimisation initiatives, and continuous improvement of procurement practices.What you'll need to succeedYou'll bring solidexperience in procurement project delivery, stakeholder engagement, andcontract negotiation with Tier 1 providers. Strong analytical skills,commercial acumen, and proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables and charts)are essential. Experience in regulated industries and familiarity with softservices More ❯
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
1TECH STAFFING LIMITED
Office Manager to play a pivotal role in keeping their operations running smoothly. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is very organised and enjoys variety - from managing supplier relationships and IT procurement to ensuring the office runs efficiently and teams have everything they need to deliver first-class service. Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Logistics Oversee end-to-end … licensing. Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and distributors. Manage inventory levels and coordinate deliveries to clients and internal teams. Ensure cost-effective purchasing through negotiation and supplier performance tracking. Support project teams with timely logistics and asset management. Office Management Maintain a smooth-running office environment - facilities, supplies, H&S compliance, and general upkeep. Coordinate … deliveries. Support onboarding of new staff (equipment, access, workspace setup). Administration & Finance Support Process purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes accurately and promptly. Assist with budget tracking and supplier reconciliations. Maintain accurate asset and procurement records within internal systems. Contribute to improving internal processes and documentation. Key Requirements: Previous experience in logistics, procurement, or office management (MSP More ❯
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Mana Resourcing
contribution to the business.The ROLEThe Category Manager - Third Party Operations (IT, Marketing & HR)will be required to:* Drive implementation and continually review procurement strategy in IT, Marketing & HR* Develop supplier relationships * Optimises value and manages risk within the category * Educate stakeholders and promote best practice procurement This is hybrid position.The CANDIDATEOur client is looking for a professional Category Manager … Third Party Operations (IT, Marketing & HR) candidate with solid experience of end-to-end Category Management including: * Strategy development * Tendering* Commercial and contract negotiations * Supplierrelationshipmanagement* Knowledge of key commercial contract risks and opportunities * Experience of IT, Marketing & HR* Strong background in procurement/purchasing/buying roles* Good level of educationSALARY More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, Negotiable, Inc benefits, OTE
reading, south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
SITA
GEO Technical and Delivery teams. Interface with corporate technical and product functions to share and collaborate on integration knowledge. Deliver MSI/integration and Advisory assignments to build trusted relationship with customers, demonstrate technical credibility and obtain field/customer feedback Develop and run client workshops, managing activities as required to fully enable the customer to realize and implement … experience. Team leadership experience/working in matrix managed organisations.- Understanding of Airline Industry IT/Network environment (an advantage). Complex Bid and Proposal Management. Project and Program management skills. Managing Third Parties.- Operating at senior levels of customer (Regional/global heads of business). PROFESSION COMPETENCIES Business Acumen Consulting Process & Methods Financial Acumen SupplierRelationshipManagement EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Capable of leading integration design and development as well as providing thought leadership across multiple programs of works and projects. At least 7+ years working in Systems Integration Architecture or equivalent role in complex systems integration projects ATI business knowledge and experience Airport construction and or project experience. Proven ATI MSI & Advisory business knowledge, capabilities More ❯
Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
DXC Technology
last 5 years. We are unable to consider dual nationals currently. Key Responsibilities Lead the functional area of SAP S/4HANA Procurement and P2P processes, including SAP MM, SRM replacement, Fiori apps, and integration with Ariba or other sourcing tools. Identify customer requirements. Deliver high quality SAP solutions to cater to identified requirements. Define and guide integration across MM … FI (AP), Inventory Management, WM/EWM, and vendor collaboration platforms. Contribute to pre-sales activities: solutioning, RFPs/RFIs, effort estimations, client demos, and industry-aligned proposal development. Work closely with cross-functional teams across onshore/offshore model to ensure solution delivery, test readiness, and cutover success. Leverage and extend DXCs accelerators, templates, and best practices for … program. Hands-on functional configuration expertise in Direct and Indirect procurement, vendor master management, release strategies, and invoice processing. Prior experience integrating SAP with SAP Ariba, Coupa, or SRM replacements is highly desirable. Proven ability to lead client engagements from discovery through go-live, in a consulting/SI delivery model. Technical & Functional Skills Hands on experience including In More ❯