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Category Manager - BPO Services | £65,000 + Benefits Package | Prestigious Market Leading FTSE100 | West London/Surrey/Berkshire (Hybrid) To apply & learn more please send your CV to jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk Do you possess a strong indirect procurement background and knowledge/first hand experience across BPO, outsourcing, offshoring or the management of third party services? If so … this Category Manager role represents an unique opportunity to step into a dynamic role with an international scope at a major FTSE100 brand that are dominate the market withing their field. This is your chance to further develop your BPO/Outsourcing experience by contributing to the sourcing and supplier strategy for a range of Third-Party Managed … Services across markets such as South Africa, India and Eastern Europe. As the Category Manager for BPO you'll be responsible for a multi-million-pound global spend, shaping the way that these offshore partnerships deliver value and performance for the business. This Category Manager role will sit within a strong outsourcing team at the centre More ❯

Category Manager We have a truly rare opportunity for a Category Manager to join one of the UKs and Europes leading IT channel and distribution providers. Our client believes that being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking community is key to learning, growth, and success of any business. They dont just provide tools to help … the support of a dedicated team ensuring seamless technology operations, youll be joining a company that empowers its partners and helps them transform their businesses. Main responsibilities for the Category Manager: Daily monitoring of product shortages to ensure optimal product availability. Selection and procurement of product lines from manufacturing partners based on market relevance and business competitiveness. Negotiation … for customer development and relationship management. Comply with company policiesand adhere to Health and Safety regulations to maintain a safe and efficient working environment. Main Requirements for the successful Category Manager: Proven experience in the IT sector, ideally within a distribution or channel-focused environment Strong technical knowledge of IT hardware, including components, systems, and industry trends A More ❯

Category Manager We have a truly rare opportunity for a Category Manager to join one of the UK’s and Europe’s leading IT channel and distribution providers. Our client believes that being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking community is key to learning, growth, and success of any business. They don’t just provide … support of a dedicated team ensuring seamless technology operations, you’ll be joining a company that empowers its partners and helps them transform their businesses. Main responsibilities for the Category Manager: Daily monitoring of product shortages to ensure optimal product availability. Selection and procurement of product lines from manufacturing partners based on market relevance and business competitiveness. Negotiation … customer development and relationship management. Comply with company policies and adhere to Health and Safety regulations to maintain a safe and efficient working environment. Main Requirements for the successful Category Manager: Proven experience in the IT sector, ideally within a distribution or channel-focused environment Strong technical knowledge of IT hardware, including components, systems, and industry trends A More ❯

Category Manager with a strong background in multi entity category management is wanted to join and global Investment and Insurance organisation. We're looking for an Category Manager to lead procurement for all indirect procurement categories with the exclusion of IT, responsible for delivering cost savings across the supplier base and creating commercial frameworks. This … Category Manager opportunity will pay an annual salary up to £90,000, a generous Annual Bonus and Company Pension, Private Health and Dental Care and lots more!. Working to a hybrid model, the team go on-site 2 days a week for some collaboration within their Central London hub. Responsibilities: Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies … SAP SuccessFactors. Manage supplier risk, ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards, and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Track market developments and emerging trends to inform a forward-looking category roadmap. Overview: Demonstrated success in IT Procurement or Category Management, ideally within the financial services sector. In-depth experience managing sourcing for HRIS platforms and professional/consulting More ❯

Category Manager with a strong background in multi entity category management is wanted to join and global Investment and Insurance organisation. We're looking for an Category Manager to lead procurement for all indirect procurement categories with the exclusion of IT, responsible for delivering cost savings across the supplier base and creating commercial frameworks. This … Category Manager opportunity will pay an annual salary up to £90,000, a generous Annual Bonus and Company Pension, Private Health and Dental Care and lots more!. Working to a hybrid model, the team go on-site 2 days a week for some collaboration within their Central London hub. Responsibilities: Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies … SAP SuccessFactors. Manage supplier risk, ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards, and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Track market developments and emerging trends to inform a forward-looking category roadmap. Overview: Demonstrated success in IT Procurement or Category Management, ideally within the financial services sector. In-depth experience managing sourcing for HRIS platforms and professional/consulting More ❯

Robert Walters is proud to be working on a retained basis with The University of Manchester, one of the UK's leading Universities, to recruit a Category Manager - IT. This key role will lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across IT, digital infrastructure, software, and tech services within a complex and high-impact environment. The University of Manchester … a globally respected institution, is seeking a Category Manager - Information Technology to join their forward-thinking Procurement Team. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to shape the digital future of one of the UK's most prestigious universities by leading IT and digital procurement strategies that underpin vital technology transformation projects. With hybrid working options and access … continuous professional development opportunities, access to on-site facilities, staff discounts, and the chance to build your network within a renowned higher education institution. What you'll do: As Category Manager - Information Technology at the University of Manchester, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio encompassing software acquisition, hardware procurement, cloud infrastructure management, licensing negotiations, and managed More ❯

IT & Indirects Category Manager - Global FTSE 100 FMCG Player - central London - £40,000 - 60,000 + Car + Benefits This iconic FTSE 100 FMCG brand has enjoyed explosive growth during the last 5 years, and with continued expansion forecasted over the next 5, coupled with an influx of board-level investment in best-in-class procurement, now is … complex £ Multi-Million spend mainly across IT Software, Hardware & Consultancy, but also HR, Utilities, FM and Fleet, and mentor/coach an up-and-coming Indirects Buyer. IT & Indirects Category Manager role overview:- Being the Strategic Sourcing Lead for all Software, Hardware and Professional Services subcategories: including Licensing, Application Development and Maintenance, Cloud, Data Centers, Servers, Storage etc … such as Microsoft, HP, Dell, Oracle, IBM, using your supplier relationship management skills to leverage longer term commercial advantages for the business as well as cost savings Project leading category/sourcing strategies, owning the cradle-to-grave procurement process including RFP, RFQ etc Regular interaction with an executive level stakeholder community, winning support for far-reaching procurement initiatives More ❯

Job Title: Category Manager Location: London/Remote Remuneration: £220 daily rate Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2026 Working Pattern: Full Time Responsibilities: Lead the strategic direction of assigned product categories within the technology sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance market position. … inventory management, providing insights to support decision-making. Monitor competitor activities and adjust strategies accordingly to maintain a competitive edge. Prepare and present regular reports to senior management, demonstrating category performance and strategic recommendations. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the category management team. Support the development of marketing initiatives to promote products effectively. Ensure … compliance with company policies and industry regulations throughout the category lifecycle. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Category Manager or similar role in the technology industry. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights. Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills. Proficient in market research techniques and competitive analysis. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal More ❯

Job Title: Category Manager Location: London/Remote Remuneration: £220 daily rate Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2026 Working Pattern: Full Time Responsibilities: Lead the strategic direction of assigned product categories within the technology sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance market position. … inventory management, providing insights to support decision-making. Monitor competitor activities and adjust strategies accordingly to maintain a competitive edge. Prepare and present regular reports to senior management, demonstrating category performance and strategic recommendations. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the category management team. Support the development of marketing initiatives to promote products effectively. Ensure … compliance with company policies and industry regulations throughout the category lifecycle. Qualifications: Proven experience as a Category Manager or similar role in the technology industry. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights. Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills. Proficient in market research techniques and competitive analysis. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal More ❯

Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Procurement - Technology - IT Retail - Consumer Goods - Midlands About Our Client A large retailer that has a strong reputation with lots of opportunity to develop and grow as a procurement and category specialist. Job Description As a Procurement Category Manager, you will lead on all end to end procurement across SW/… compliance with procurement policies and procedures. - Monitoring market trends and supplier performance. - Working closely with the Procurement & Supply Chain department to achieve objectives. The Successful Applicant A successful Procurement Category Manager (Technology) should have: A strong understanding of category management, ideally IT/technology procurement strategies and plans. Experience in supplier management and contract negotiation. Knowledge of More ❯

Category Manager Energy and IT Location: Cheshire, UK Hybrid working Model We’re recruiting on behalf of an established, internationally operating engineering business based in Cheshire. They’re seeking a Global Category Manager with strong procurement experience in IT and Energy to enhance their technology infrastructure and energy management globally. Responsibilities Lead strategic sourcing for IT … market volatility Track and report key metrics, offering recommendations to enhance performance Support global projects aimed at improving IT and energy efficiency Deliver measurable savings and operational improvements through category strategy Consolidate and strengthen the global supplier base for IT and Energy Support ongoing digital transformation and energy sustainability efforts Skills & Experience strategic sourcing or category procurement covering 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 ❯

IT Category Manager | £65,000 to £72,000 | 40% Bonus | Healthcare | Pension | 25 days holiday | London or Leeds - 1 to 2 days a week | A global business who own a number of well known brands A new IT Category Manager role working for a company who has just been formed off the back of a large … Procurement - IT who is building out the function in line with business growth, where you'll take ownership of all IT spend along with a number of other IT Category Managers. Role and responsibilities: Create relevant category strategies through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings Develop category plans and strategies to ensure … alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices Support the development of category strategies to a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projects Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in, utilising strong market knowledge Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of a suppliers performance Monitor More ❯

IT Category Manager | £65,000 to £72,000 | 40% Bonus | Healthcare | Pension | 25 days holiday | London or Leeds - 1 to 2 days a week | A global business who own a number of well known brands A new IT Category Manager role working for a company who has just been formed off the back of a large … Procurement - IT who is building out the function in line with business growth, where you'll take ownership of all IT spend along with a number of other IT Category Managers. Role and responsibilities: Create relevant category strategies through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings Develop category plans and strategies to ensure … alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices Support the development of category strategies to a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projects Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in, utilising strong market knowledge Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of a suppliers performance Monitor 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 ❯

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 ❯

Global Category Manager (m/f/d) page is loaded Global Category Manager (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 ❯

AWE is recruiting a Category Manager to be responsible for the implementation and delivery of Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management for the Facilities Infrastructure team. Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Relocating to Green Park from October 2025. Package: £47,760 to £65,000 (depending on your … s 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 Category Manager, you will focus on the strategic management within the Facilities Infrastructure Team, which includes but is not limited to the following categories: Soft services (landscaping, security, catering … a strategy that will underpin our long-term commercial decisions. You will execute strategic sourcing activities and supplier relationship management in order to manage the procurement of your assigned category, with the ultimate objective of leveraging and securing AWE's supplier base to support its current and future business requirements, whilst mitigating risks. You will work closely with key More ❯

Procurement Category Manager - Technology - Leading Energy Organisation - East Midlands (Hybrid: 1 day/week in office) - £53,000 to - £65,000 + Bonus + Package To apply, please contact Adam at Are you an IT or digital procurement professional looking to join a progressive, tech-forward energy and retail business undergoing significant transformation? We're working exclusively with … a leading organisation seeking a Procurement Category Manager - Technology to join their established team of procurement professionals. With a modern approach to digital tools and agile ways of working, this is a fantastic opportunity to shape and influence digital procurement strategy in a business placing real investment into its technology stack. About the Role: This is a permanent … aligned with collaborative, cross-functional teams Why This Role? You'll be stepping into a well-structured and well-supported team , with a mix of senior and mid-level category managers This is a broad IT generalist role with real exposure to both strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement The organisation operates a hybrid working model - offering flexiibltiy to work More ❯

We're Hiring: IT 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 Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . Location: Thorpe Park, Leeds (Hybrid working) Employment Type: Full More ❯

teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of Zurich, AMS are looking for a Global IT Category Manager for an initial 12-month contract based on a hybrid basis with offices in London OR Swindon . The role will be primarily remote working with flexibility … required on office travel when needed. Purpose of the role: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Category Manager to take on a high-impact, senior-level role within a global organization. The role involves negotiating and managing contracts with third-party suppliers for software, SaaS, cloud services, and professional IT services across multiple regions. You … . Contribute to supplier management strategies and initiatives, including supplier reduction and cost-saving measures. The skills you'll need: Proven experience in a similar global IT procurement/category management role, particularly with software, SaaS, cloud, and IT professional services agreements. Strong contract negotiation skills, including the ability to manage complex commercial models and pricing structures from third 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 ❯

to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Category Manager will play an integral role in driving the strategic direction aligned with the Head of Procurement's strategy, mission and vision. This role will manage the procurement … achieving the Procurement 2028 vision and annual department objectives, alongside savings targets (cost, time, process and efficiency). Collaborate with business stakeholders to create and manage the ongoing relevant Category plan(s) and ensure it is a ‘living document'. Build an effective, business focused and surgical engagement strategy for our key stakeholders with a ‘one procurement' approach. Working … leading suppliers and ensuring compliance of negotiated agreements to established vendor management policies (such as articulation of service levels and deliverables, etc). Responsible for maintaining the list of category vendors, the master data held on them (contractual and commercial) and supporting for the rollout out POs to our strategic suppliers. Work to ensure the agreed category management More ❯

What's the role? As Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing all indirect procurement activities, with a specific focus on Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting and Operating Supplies categories. You will play a pivotal role in driving cost efficiencies, ensuring supplier performance, and delivering best-in-class service to internal stakeholders. In addition, you will be … Bachelor's degree in any field Previous procurement experience, ideally with indirect categories and services Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier performance management skills Ability to develop and implement category strategies that drive value creation for the organization Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential Detail-oriented problem-solving skills More ❯