1 to 25 of 29 Permanent Category Manager Jobs in the UK excluding London

My clients who are a leading global business business are currently recruiting for a Group IT Category Manager based in Bolton (hybrid working) to join on a permanent basis. Role - Group IT Category Manager Location - Bolton (hybrid working 2-3 days onsite p/week) Type - Permanent position Salary - £60,000-£75,000 + bonus + … benefits Key responsibilities of the Group IT Category Manager role and not be limited to: Develop, own, and deliver the IT procurement category strategy in line with Group objectives. Manage sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations for one of the following categories - Software, Networks & Telecoms, Cyber, AI, Hardware, IT Services OR Data Centres & Storage. Build strong relationships with … Support global and regional projects requiring IT procurement input. Stay abreast of technology market trends, licensing models, and sourcing best practices. Key skills and experience required for Group IT Category Manager role and not limited to: Proven experience within a strategic sourcing/Category Management role in any one of the following areas is essential: Software Network More ❯

My clients who are a leading global business business are currently recruiting for a Group IT Category Manager based in Bristol (hybrid working) to join on a permanent basis. Role - Group IT Category Manager Location - Bristol (hybrid working 2-3 days onsite p/week) Type - Permanent position Salary - £60,000-£75,000 + bonus + … benefits Key responsibilities of the Group IT Category Manager role and not be limited to: Develop, own, and deliver the IT procurement category strategy in line with Group objectives. Manage sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations for one of the following categories - Software, Networks & Telecoms, Cyber, AI, Hardware, IT Services OR Data Centres & Storage. Build strong relationships with … Support global and regional projects requiring IT procurement input. Stay abreast of technology market trends, licensing models, and sourcing best practices. Key skills and experience required for Group IT Category Manager role and not limited to: Proven experience within a strategic sourcing/Category Management role in any one of the following areas is essential: Software Network More ❯

My clients who are a leading global business business are currently recruiting for a Group IT Category Manager based in Stevenage (hybrid working) to join on a permanent basis. Role - Group IT Category Manager Location - Stevenage (hybrid working 2-3 days onsite p/week) Type - Permanent position Salary - £60,000-£75,000 + bonus + … benefits Key responsibilities of the Group IT Category Manager role and not be limited to: Develop, own, and deliver the IT procurement category strategy in line with Group objectives. Manage sourcing, tendering, and contract negotiations for one of the following categories - Software, Networks & Telecoms, Cyber, AI, Hardware, IT Services OR Data Centres & Storage. Build strong relationships with … Support global and regional projects requiring IT procurement input. Stay abreast of technology market trends, licensing models, and sourcing best practices. Key skills and experience required for Group IT Category Manager role and not limited to: Proven experience within a strategic sourcing/Category Management role in any one of the following areas is essential: Software Network More ❯

Senior Category Manager - Technology - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £63000 - £80000 per annum AWE is recruiting a Senior Category Manager to implement a technology category strategy that focuses on Hardware, Software and IT Services, ensuring the technology estate is successfully negotiated and maintained. Location: Green Park, Reading. Package: £63,000 to … far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role 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 supplier relationship management. You will monitor and drive supplier … planning and preparation of external management review meetings, and drive operational efficiency in alignment with the Commercial Processes and Strategies. You will be accountable for directing and implementing ICT category strategy, providing category solutions for negotiating and maintaining Software and Services. Supporting and operating frameworks, building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders to seek and influence strategy endorsement. 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 ❯

Job Title: IT Software Category Manager Location: Global Manufacturing Company Job Type: Permanent Job Description: Overview: We are seeking an experienced IT Software Category Manager to join our global manufacturing team. The successful candidate will manage the procurement and strategic sourcing of software and IT services, ensuring alignment with company objectives and optimizing cost-efficiency. Key … Responsibilities: - Develop and implement category management strategies for IT software procurement. - Lead negotiations with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favourable contract terms. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements and ensure alignment with business needs. - Conduct market analysis to stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies. - Manage supplier relationships, performance, and compliance with contractual obligations. … adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all purchasing activities. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. - Proven experience as a Category Manager in IT software within a global manufacturing environment. - Strong knowledge of software procurement, licensing, and contract management. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to analyse data More ❯

Job Title: IT Software Category Manager Location: Global Manufacturing Company Job Type: Permanent Job Description: Overview: We are seeking an experienced IT Software Category Manager to join our global manufacturing team. The successful candidate will manage the procurement and strategic sourcing of software and IT services, ensuring alignment with company objectives and optimizing cost-efficiency. Key … Responsibilities: - Develop and implement category management strategies for IT software procurement. - Lead negotiations with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favourable contract terms. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements and ensure alignment with business needs. - Conduct market analysis to stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies. - Manage supplier relationships, performance, and compliance with contractual obligations. … adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all purchasing activities. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. - Proven experience as a Category Manager in IT software within a global manufacturing environment. - Strong knowledge of software procurement, licensing, and contract management. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to analyse data More ❯

Job Title: IT Software Category Manager Location: Global Manufacturing Company Job Type: Permanent Job Description: Overview: We are seeking an experienced IT Software Category Manager to join our global manufacturing team. The successful candidate will manage the procurement and strategic sourcing of software and IT services, ensuring alignment with company objectives and optimizing cost-efficiency. Key … Responsibilities: - Develop and implement category management strategies for IT software procurement. - Lead negotiations with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favourable contract terms. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements and ensure alignment with business needs. - Conduct market analysis to stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies. - Manage supplier relationships, performance, and compliance with contractual obligations. … adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all purchasing activities. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. - Proven experience as a Category Manager in IT software within a global manufacturing environment. - Strong knowledge of software procurement, licensing, and contract management. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to analyse data More ❯

Job Title: IT Software Category Manager Location: Global Manufacturing Company Job Type: Permanent Job Description: Overview: We are seeking an experienced IT Software Category Manager to join our global manufacturing team. The successful candidate will manage the procurement and strategic sourcing of software and IT services, ensuring alignment with company objectives and optimizing cost-efficiency. Key … Responsibilities: - Develop and implement category management strategies for IT software procurement. - Lead negotiations with vendors to secure competitive pricing and favourable contract terms. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements and ensure alignment with business needs. - Conduct market analysis to stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies. - Manage supplier relationships, performance, and compliance with contractual obligations. … adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all purchasing activities. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. - Proven experience as a Category Manager in IT software within a global manufacturing environment. - Strong knowledge of software procurement, licensing, and contract management. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to analyse data More ❯

AWE is recruiting a Senior Category Manager to implement a technology category strategy that focuses on Hardware, Software and IT Services, ensuring the technology estate is successfully negotiated and maintained. Location: Green Park, Reading. Package: £63,000 to £80,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working … far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role 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 supplier relationship management. You will monitor and drive supplier … planning and preparation of external management review meetings, and drive operational efficiency in alignment with the Commercial Processes and Strategies. You will be accountable for directing and implementing ICT category strategy, providing category solutions for negotiating and maintaining Software and Services. Supporting and operating frameworks, building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders to seek and influence strategy endorsement. More ❯

Job Title: IT Software Category ManagerLocation: Global Manufacturing CompanyJob Type: PermanentJob Description:Overview:We are seeking an experienced IT Software Category Manager to join our global manufacturing team. The successful candidate will manage the procurement and strategic sourcing of software and IT services, ensuring alignment with company objectives and optimizing cost-efficiency.Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement category … Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all purchasing activities.Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.- Proven experience as a Category Manager in IT software within a global manufacturing environment.- Strong knowledge of software procurement, licensing, and contract management.- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.- Ability to analyse data More ❯

Category Manager – Information Security We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cybersecurity. This role is to join one of our Insurance Clients based on a 6 month contract Inside IR35. Hybrid working with 2 days in London. Key Experience Required: 5+ years in IT Procurement … Category Management (Cybersecurity). Proven experience in leading complex sourcing and negotiations. Strong stakeholder management across global teams. Experience with procurement platforms (particularly Ariba or similar). Understanding of supplier risk work-flows and cross-functional collaboration. Familiarity with cybersecurity tooling. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation or FinOps. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS). Insurance/Financial Services Industry experience More ❯

Category Manager – Information Security We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cybersecurity. This role is to join one of our Insurance Clients based on a 6 month contract Inside IR35. Hybrid working with 2 days in London. Key Experience Required: 5+ years in IT Procurement … Category Management (Cybersecurity). Proven experience in leading complex sourcing and negotiations. Strong stakeholder management across global teams. Experience with procurement platforms (particularly Ariba or similar). Understanding of supplier risk work-flows and cross-functional collaboration. Familiarity with cybersecurity tooling. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation or FinOps. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS). Insurance/Financial Services Industry experience More ❯

Category Manager – Information Security We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cybersecurity. This role is to join one of our Insurance Clients based on a 6 month contract Inside IR35. Hybrid working with 2 days in London. Key Experience Required: 5+ years in IT Procurement … Category Management (Cybersecurity). Proven experience in leading complex sourcing and negotiations. Strong stakeholder management across global teams. Experience with procurement platforms (particularly Ariba or similar). Understanding of supplier risk work-flows and cross-functional collaboration. Familiarity with cybersecurity tooling. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation or FinOps. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS). Insurance/Financial Services Industry experience More ❯

.4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose. Together we will beat cancer. Senior Category Manager (Technology) - 12 month FTC Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's … why we're looking for someone talented, someone determined, someone like you. We're looking for a Senior Category Manager to join our Procurement team on a fixed term basis. In this crucial role, you will be As well as helping CRUK to mitigate risk, you'll support the organisation's long-term goals through effective supplier partnerships … stakeholder buy-in for complex technology procurement strategies. Extensive experience in leading change IT categories, identifying opportunities for digital and operational improvement and delivering measurable benefits.In-depth knowledge of category management principles, with a track record of developing and executing IT category strategies that align with organisational goals and technology roadmaps.Comprehensive experience in end-to-end sourcing within More ❯

technology and innovation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise in IT procurement can drive real value? If so, we’re looking for an IT Category Manager to join our team and lead the way in delivering best-in-class procurement solutions. About the Role As IT Category Manager, you’ll take More ❯

technology and innovation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise in IT procurement can drive real value? If so, we’re looking for an IT Category Manager to join our team and lead the way in delivering best-in-class procurement solutions. About the Role As IT Category Manager, you’ll take More ❯

Role: Senior IT Category Manager Location: Birmingham (2 - 3 days p/w in office) Type: Permanent | Full-time Compensation: Up to £85K + performance bonus + benefits Are you an experienced IT procurement professional ready to step into a high-impact, high-visibility role at a top-tier UK financial institution? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for … a Senior IT Category leader to join a major player in the UK financial services sector. This role offers the chance to influence commercial strategy, drive category innovation, and be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders - all within a regulated, complex, and fast-paced environment. Click apply and we'll be in touch More ❯

Cedar is supporting a University, based in London, who are looking to hire a Category Manager for IT & Digital. This is a permanent job opportunity offering a salary range of £55,000 up to £60,000 per annum plus a range of benefits which include 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), USS Pension and more. This role … and the remainder available to work from home. Reporting into the Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will manage, maintain and develop supply agreements, relating to the IT & Digital category, to achieve best value for money and good practice in non-pay expenditure. You will be required to work with key internal stakeholders to provide professional procurement advice and … ensure compliance when running end to end procurement projects. Candidates applying MUST HAVE: experience working a similar role in the UK Public Sector marketplace i.e. a role in Procurement, Category, Commercial or Contract Management experience running end to end Procurements (not via Frameworks) is required understanding of the IT and Digital category is required CIPS Level 5 qualified More ❯

home based), excellent pension, significant travel discounts and wider benefits. The Opportunity:- My market leading client, who are going through a significant transformation, are currently recruiting for an Category Manager to carry our procurement activities across the ICT/DDaT and professional services spend areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for procurement strategies & pipeline development as well More ❯

home based), excellent pension, significant travel discounts and wider benefits. The Opportunity:- My market leading client, who are going through a significant transformation, are currently recruiting for an Category Manager to carry our procurement activities across the ICT/DDaT and professional services spend areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for procurement strategies & pipeline development as well More ❯

home based), excellent pension, significant travel discounts and wider benefits. The Opportunity:- My market leading client, who are going through a significant transformation, are currently recruiting for an Category Manager to carry our procurement activities across the ICT/DDaT and professional services spend areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for procurement strategies & pipeline development as well More ❯

About the role: We are looking for someone with a real passion for procurement & category management within Technology, who has the desire and willingness to learn and grow. We are interested in applicants who have established experience in Technology spend management, or people who are eager to grow into the role from relevant expertise. This person will play a … at Ridge helping to change the way Technology is perceived and used across the business. A key deliverable for the successful applicant will be the creation of a clear category strategy defining cost control, scalability and the support of innovation. This will need to be done in conjunction with various business stakeholders, reviewing competitor and wider market trends and … you need to do to be effective in this role: Lead procurement activities for technology categories, including software, hardware, cloud services, telecoms and IT professional services. Develop and execute category strategies to deliver cost savings and long term value Manage full lifecycle sourcing processes, including RFPs, RFQs, tenders, selection etc Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with policies More ❯

Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining a diverse team that believes in nurturing talent and developing … subsidised meals, free car parking and much more... The Opportunity: Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining … potential? Welcome to the Digital Procurement team at MBDA! Due to growth within the team, and more widely within MBDA itself, we have an exciting opportunity for two Group Category Managers to join our team. If you have skills in Digital Procurement, or are looking to move into a new role in this area, we would be pleased to More ❯