1 to 25 of 32 Permanent Category Manager Jobs in the UK excluding London

Product Category Manager/Retail Buyer Electronics/Hardware Industry Hybrid Role (2 days minimum office based) offices based in the Hertfordshire area Remuneration - Basic Salary circa £58,000 plus Car Allowance of £450pm PLUS Bonus quarterly bonus of up to 20% of basic salary, plus many other benefits We are working with one of the world's … leading established consumer electronics accessories and wireless technology manufacturers and due to continued expansion they have a role within their UK Category Team for a Product Category Manager/Retail Buyer within the Gaming and Audio Consumer electronics division. As a dynamic Product/Category Manager/Retail Buyer , you will be the category … Management background in a comparable commercial role within Consumer Electronics or IT (Hardware) is a strong plus. Strong business acumen and commercial awareness with a track record of delivering category growth. Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across regions. Experience presenting to retail customers and internal senior leadership. If you are interested in this great Product More ❯

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Indirect Category Manager to join a highly respected organisation based in Manchester City Centre. This role offers you the chance to take ownership of all indirect procurement activities, with a particular focus on Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting, and Operating Supplies categories. Indirect Category Manager Location: Manchester City Centre … employee resource groups focused on key topics like mental health and sustainability, and provides real opportunities for international mobility and career progression. What you'll do: As an Indirect Category Manager based in Manchester City Centre, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's approach to indirect procurement. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve … in-hand with the Procurement Operations team to ensure seamless execution of sourcing strategies while maintaining alignment with broader organisational goals. What you bring: To excel as an Indirect Category Manager in this forward-thinking organisation, you will bring proven experience in managing complex procurement activities across multiple indirect categories. Your background should include hands-on involvement in More ❯

Category Manager (Corporate Services) Middlesbrough Competitive salary Jackson Hogg Procurement are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a leading business in Middlesbrough on the appointment of a Category Manager - Corporate Services to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this Category Manager … week with hybrid working on offer! Other benefits include 7% matched pension, flexi time scheme, CIPS funding after probationary period, and 25 days holiday plus bank hols. The Role: Category Strategy Development : Develop and implement sourcing strategies for designated corporate services categories and non-engineering CAPEX categories. Sourcing: Lead the sourcing process for the designated categories including, market research … within designated categories through strategic sourcing and supplier management and ensure all negotiated gains and cost savings are tracked, measured, and delivered. Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on category performance, savings achieved, and market trends to senior management. Supplier Management : Manage the relationship of key category suppliers and mediate issues between stakeholders and suppliers as required. Leadership More ❯

Category Manager (Corporate Services) Middlesbrough Competitive salary Jackson Hogg Procurement are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a leading business in Middlesbrough on the appointment of a Category Manager - Corporate Services to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this Category Manager … week with hybrid working on offer! Other benefits include 7% matched pension, flexi time scheme, CIPS funding after probationary period, and 25 days holiday plus bank hols. The Role: Category Strategy Development : Develop and implement sourcing strategies for designated corporate services categories and non-engineering CAPEX categories. Sourcing: Lead the sourcing process for the designated categories including, market research … within designated categories through strategic sourcing and supplier management and ensure all negotiated gains and cost savings are tracked, measured, and delivered. Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on category performance, savings achieved, and market trends to senior management. Supplier Management : Manage the relationship of key category suppliers and mediate issues between stakeholders and suppliers as required. Leadership More ❯

Category Manager (Corporate Services) Middlesbrough Competitive salary Jackson Hogg Procurement are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a leading business in Middlesbrough on the appointment of a Category Manager - Corporate Services to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this Category Manager … week with hybrid working on offer! Other benefits include 7% matched pension, flexi time scheme, CIPS funding after probationary period, and 25 days holiday plus bank hols. The Role: Category Strategy Development : Develop and implement sourcing strategies for designated corporate services categories and non-engineering CAPEX categories. Sourcing: Lead the sourcing process for the designated categories including, market research … within designated categories through strategic sourcing and supplier management and ensure all negotiated gains and cost savings are tracked, measured, and delivered. Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on category performance, savings achieved, and market trends to senior management. Supplier Management : Manage the relationship of key category suppliers and mediate issues between stakeholders and suppliers as required. Leadership More ❯

Senior Category Manager Location: Leeds About the role: You will play an essential part in the Procurement team as we embark on a key change in our Procurement journey. Historically the team has operated with a transactional focus although over the last two years has delivered some tactical improvements with supplier consolidations, a defined tiered Preferred Supplier List … and delivery of cost savings. In order to move the function to the next level we need to move away from a process-heavy focus to deliver strategic category management.As a Senior Category Manager for QA, you should be a commercial expert comfortable across multiple categories including business running costs (in-directs), with experience in leading sourcing … savings, have the commercial acumen to identify opportunities to optimise it and the ability to negotiate robust pricing and terms that benefit QA and our customers.Alongside the other Senior Category Manager(s), you will be expected to support the Head of Procurement within QA, including future potential to manage direct reports, increasing the scope of procurement activity within More ❯

drive change and innovation, where we are front and centre to deliver. Your personal impact will be working across the business areas to challenge the business to create the category plan and execute sourcing activities to capture value, then managing the suppliers to ensure the value is secured and new opportunities for costs saving or innovation are exploited. The … Senior Category Manager role entails full life cycle responsibilities for working within a supplier category from establishing the category plan, ensuring the business and technology road map alignment, market evaluation and negotiation, through to contract signature to establish the value. Then sustaining the value through on boarding the supplier and actively managing the suppliers through to … a safe exit and off boarding. What you'll be doing As a Senior Category Manager at Hargreaves Lansdown, you will be responsible for Procurement activities supporting all areas of the defined business area. The role will support critical element of the business transformation, including the full supplier life cycle management from selection, commercial negotiation, contracting to in 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 ❯

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 ❯

Digital Category Manager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per weekOur 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 to 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 ❯

Have you got procurement IT Category Management expertise? We've got a fantastic opportunity for an IT Category Manager to join our busy Procurement team on a permanent basis . Based from our head office in Basingstoke, you'll combine home and office working to ensure a positive work/life balance. It's an exciting time … invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. The Role As a Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role leading and delivering on a number of key sourcing projects, working collaboratively with project teams and range of stakeholders across the … for You'll need to have demonstrable experience within a similar role in procurement, leading sourcing procurement projects across IT/Technology categories. You'll also need: Strategic procurement category management expertise, evidencing the use of data and analysis to drive decision making Strong experience in leading on end-to-end procurement projects, including tenders Experience in supplier relationship More ❯

This innovative and fast-paced Global brand is going through considerable growth and is looking for Software Category manager/Senior Buyer to join this dynamic Procurement Team.... We are looking for a Software Category manager/Senior Buyer who can support the Head of Procurement to successfully deliver a procurement service, including implementing the right More ❯

This innovative and fast-paced Global brand is going through considerable growth and is looking for Software Category manager/Senior Buyer to join this dynamic Procurement Team.... We are looking for a Software Category manager/Senior Buyer who can support the Head of Procurement to successfully deliver a procurement service, including implementing the right More ❯

This innovative and fast-paced Global brand is going through considerable growth and is looking for Software Category manager/Senior Buyer to join this dynamic Procurement Team.... We are looking for a Software Category manager/Senior Buyer who can support the Head of Procurement to successfully deliver a procurement service, including implementing the right More ❯

If you have a flair for IT sourcing and the resilience to thrive under pressure, this role could be your next big step. An opportunity has arisen for a Category Manager – Digital to join a dynamic procurement team at the forefront of a major digital transformation journey. This role is central to sourcing critical IT services including cyber … bonus, a contributory pension of up to 12%, 26 days’ holiday (rising to 30 with service), annual medical assessments, and access to a comprehensive wellbeing and benefits platform. As Category Manager you'll be... Support end-to-end sourcing across digital categories including cyber, telecoms, IT and networks. Lead and influence digital procurement strategy aligned with major transformation More ❯

Job Title Lead Technology Procurement Category Manager Location Asda House Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.5 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Purchasing/Procurement Closing Date 4 September 2025 We're transforming the way procurement works here at Asda. What does that mean for you? That you'll be at the … a place that's got everything - for our customers and your career. Your Role You'll likely have responsibility for end-to-end sourcing activity along with setting the category strategy. You'll also influence and partner your category stakeholders to help deliver our cost transformation activity, and help ensure a best in class cost base. This advert … apply for a role in Technology Procurement Team. Although we will consider your application for other roles where applicable. Your Role Manage end-to-end sourcing activities and develop category strategies. Influence and collaborate with stakeholders to support transformation initiatives and maintain a competitive cost base. Lead on major business investments and executive priorities within the function. Contribute to More ❯

Procurement Category Manager - IT ChangeFinancial ServicesHybrid - West Sussex6-12 month contractc.£75,000 Our client, an established and socially conscious, financial services organisation are looking for an experienced and innovative procurement leader, to support the delivery of a new and innovative procurement strategy. In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the implementation of a new … skills to engage with external suppliers and nurture effective and commercial business critical relationships. To be successful in this role, you will have previously worked in an IT Procurement Category Management role, and have extensive knowledge of IT modernisation and transformation. You must have strong technical IT knowledge and a proven track record delivering effective and commercial procurements, working More ❯

Ready for your next big move in Digital & IT procurement? If you are a skilled and seasoned category expert who is motivated to make a difference, we are eager for your response! As a Senior Category Manager at NHS SBS, youll lead a team and take ownership of a sub-category within the Digital & IT portfolio … or site visits as needed. What you will be doing: Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of buying staff of different levels. Developing and implementing short and long-term category strategies. Analysing data and identifying key areas for cost savings and process improvements. Managing a portfolio of projects. Working closely with key stakeholders to influence procurement choice and drives … support to the customer Service Directorates, Heads of Procurement and Key Leaders on a national footprint. Negotiating with the supplier base ensuring that all aspects are covered within the category from a product, service and stakeholder basis. What you will bring: Level 5 CIPS qualification (or working towards), or an alternative comparable qualification. Extensive background in public sector procurement. More ❯

Ready for your next big move in Digital & IT procurement? If you are a skilled and seasoned category expert who is motivated to make a difference, we are eager for your response! As a Senior Category Manager at NHS SBS, you’ll lead a team and take ownership of a sub-category within the Digital & IT … or site visits as needed. What you will be doing: Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of buying staff of different levels. Developing and implementing short and long-term category strategies. Analysing data and identifying key areas for cost savings and process improvements. Managing a portfolio of projects. Working closely with key stakeholders to influence procurement choice and drives … support to the customer Service Directorates, Heads of Procurement and Key Leaders on a national footprint. Negotiating with the supplier base ensuring that all aspects are covered within the category from a product, service and stakeholder basis. What you will bring: Level 5 CIPS qualification (or working towards), or an alternative comparable qualification. Extensive background in public sector procurement. More ❯

SARIA Food & Pharma started the process of further professionalizing Procurement across SARIA Food & Pharma and its Business Units. Part of this transition was the establishment of a Global Category Management Team at Divisional level. After successfully setting up Global Category Management for Logistics, Chemicals, CAPEX, Energy and Packaging, we are now starting to focus on the next category, IT. About the role: In your role, you will be responsible for taking the lead in setting up and maintaining Global Category Management within IT. This involves a high focus on supplier and contract management, and sourcing support for new IT hardware and software. From this role, you will ensure we fully utilize our global buying power by … implementing the right category strategy while ensuring that contracts are up to date, fully utilized and are in line with Business Unit-specific requirements. While you are setting up Global Category Management for your assigned category, you will simultaneously work closely with the IT Leadership Team and other Global Category Managers to develop and implement Global More ❯

SARIA Food & Pharma started the process of further professionalizing Procurement across SARIA Food & Pharma and its Business Units. Part of this transition was the establishment of a Global Category Management Team at Divisional level. After successfully setting up Global Category Management for Logistics, Chemicals, CAPEX, Energy and Packaging, we are now starting to focus on the next category, IT. About the role: In your role, you will be responsible for taking the lead in setting up and maintaining Global Category Management within IT. This involves a high focus on supplier and contract management, and sourcing support for new IT hardware and software. From this role, you will ensure we fully utilize our global buying power by … implementing the right category strategy while ensuring that contracts are up to date, fully utilized and are in line with Business Unit-specific requirements. While you are setting up Global Category Management for your assigned category, you will simultaneously work closely with the IT Leadership Team and other Global Category Managers to develop and implement Global More ❯

AVP - Category Manager - IT & Market Data International Bank, London Permanent, Up to £70,000 2-3 days in office Your new company This is a globally recognised financial institution with a strong presence across the EMEA region, with over 450 branches in 19 cities. They offer a wide range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking and More ❯

AVP - Category Manager - IT & Market DataInternational Bank, LondonPermanent, Up to £70,0002-3 days in office Your new company This is a globally recognised financial institution with a strong presence across the EMEA region, with over 450 branches in 19 cities. They offer a wide range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking and asset management, ranked More ❯

A leading global financial services group is seeking a Senior Category Manager to take ownership of procurement activity across Marketing, Aggregators, Data, and the Digital Centre of Excellence. This is a senior leadership position, responsible for both strategy and delivery, with a clear mandate to accelerate digital adoption and strengthen marketing procurement. The role will involve managing a … senior stakeholders across the UK. It offers both scope and challenge, breaking down silos, navigating complex relationships, and driving value through innovation, efficiency, and risk management. Key Responsibilities Lead category strategies across Marketing, Data, Aggregators, and Digital Innovation. Act as a trusted business partner, challenging thinking, influencing decisions, and unlocking value. Blend marketing procurement expertise with IT/digital … procurement , able to lead conversations in data and digital strategy. Previous leadership of procurement teams, with the ability to coach, develop and inspire. Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and category management expertise. Exceptional stakeholder management—capable of influencing senior executives and driving collaboration in complex environments. A proactive, resilient mindset suited to navigating challenge and delivering transformation. Rewards and More ❯