23 of 23 Remote Category Manager Jobs in England

Senior IT Category Manager page is loaded Senior IT Category Manager Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R Who are we? Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are … headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. Role Definition The Senior IT Category Manager shall be responsible for managing and optimsing sourcing processes within the IT category. This includes strategic sourcing, contract negotiation cost optimization and ensuring alignment with organisational goals … and IT requirements. The role will include collaborating with internal stakeholders including IT budget holders, Legal and Third Party Risk Management. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities Category Strategy Support the development and execution of the sourcing strategy for the IT category. Ensure alignment with business objectives and the IT roadmap. Analyse market trends and supplier capabilities. Drive innovation and identify More ❯

Title : IT Category Manager (interim) Sector : Transport Location: Derbyshire/Hybrid (2 days in the office/3 days from home) Day rate: £350-450 per day (inside IR35) Sea Global are proud to be working in partnership with a leading organisation at the forefront of the UK Transport sector. With ambitious delivery plans to enhance the railway … and improve customer experience they are seeking an IT Category Manager (interim) to join their procurement team and drive value across IT spend, while ensuring best practice governance and compliance. Reporting into the Senior Category Manager (IT), this role will play a pivotal part in supporting the IT procurement category. This could include projects across Hardware … ad hoc support. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing best practice guidance and knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 regulations. Experience & Requirements Proven experience in IT procurement and category management across multiple spend areas (Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, Digital, Hosting, Networking, and IT Services) Familiarity with public sector procurement regulations (Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 or Procurement Act 2023) Experience More ❯

This temporary position as an Interim IT Category Manager will require you to be focused on managing IT procurement strategies and ensuring cost-effective supplier relationships. This role will require you to work in Nottingham 2 days per week. Client Details This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established organisation on an immediate start! This role … will be working within the private sector but knowledge of public sector procurement including PA23 & UCR16 would be beneficial! Description As Interim IT Category Manager duties, will include, however, not be limited to: Develop and implement IT procurement strategies aligned with business objectives. Manage supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency and service quality. Negotiate contracts with IT vendors … IT procurement needs and priorities. Monitor supplier performance and address any service issues promptly. Ensure all procurement activities adhere to legal and regulatory requirements. Profile A successful Interim IT Category Manager should have: Proven experience in IT procurement. Strong negotiation and contract management skills. Experience of Public sector regulations including UCR16 & PA23 would be beneficial. Knowledge of procurement More ❯

Category Manager - Digital Location: Reading (Hybrid - 2 days in office) Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 + excellent benefits including 10% bonus We're seeking an experienced Category Manager - Digital to join a forward-thinking organisation embarking on an exciting transformation journey. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact, shaping digital procurement strategies … that deliver value and long-term improvements. You'll be a commercial expert in your category, using your knowledge and insight to design and deliver strategies, manage high-value supplier negotiations, and support digital transformation and cost reduction initiatives. The role also offers exposure to senior leadership and the chance to further develop your commercial expertise in a dynamic … environment. What you'll be doing Delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Using market insight to identify opportunities, manage risks, and challenge industry norms. Managing a portfolio of suppliers to drive performance and added value. Leading and evaluating competitive tenders and proposals. Ensuring timely, accurate reporting on key projects. Required skills and experience Proven experience in digital/ More ❯

Digital Category Manager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Our client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts across the Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms space. This role plays a vital part in the commercial success of key digital initiatives, including high-impact … technology programmes. About the Role The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for the digital category, developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s future-focused vision. The role requires the ability to provide commercial leadership across complex projects and supplier relationships, ensuring that value creation, compliance, and innovation are central … to procurement activities. Key Responsibilities Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management. Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk. Responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure contracted expectations continue to be improved throughout the contract life cycle and to support these suppliers in delivering added value More ❯

Category Manager - Digital/Technology Are you ready to make a real impact in a business on a transformational journey? This business is undergoing a major turnaround—redefining how we serve millions, protect the environment, and future-proof essential services. A key part of that vision is living within our means, which is why we’re seeking strategic … technology category professionals who bring sharp commercial thinking and a drive for value. As a Category Manager, you'll be the go-to expert—leading end-to-end strategy, managing supplier performance, and driving commercial excellence. Your insight will shape decisions, utilising market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that they are market-leading in their … commercial arrangements. What you’ll bring: Proven experience in category strategy and supplier negotiation Confidence navigating complexity and influencing stakeholders A commercial mindset and appetite for delivering real change What’s in it for you? Competitive salary Generous pension and holiday allowance Hybrid working from Reading HQ Wellbeing perks, career growth, and a purpose-driven working environment Be part More ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

company) The role We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Procurement Consultant to manage critical global strategic sourcing and procurement projects within the IT Business Applications Software spend category, which has an annual spend of approximately $500M. Responsibilities: Leading strategic sourcing events and presenting data-driven recommendations to management on opportunities, risks, and investment priorities. Handling contract and … price negotiations for both Business Application (software) and Banking Services categories. Managing category spend analytics, creating multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, and educating the organization on relevant market trends, suppliers, and markets. Reviewing statements of work and contract renewals to identify opportunities for commercial improvements while minimising risk. Drafting and creating various agreements, including NDAs, Master Agreements (SaaS, Software … existing suppliers. Working collaboratively with suppliers to enhance value and innovation. About you The ideal candidate will have extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in the Software/Banking Applications Category at a financial services organisation. A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a sourcing or More ❯

company) The role We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Procurement Consultant to manage critical global strategic sourcing and procurement projects within the IT Business Applications Software spend category, which has an annual spend of approximately $500M. Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking … events and presenting data-driven recommendations to management on opportunities, risks, and investment priorities. Handling contract and price negotiations for both Business Application (software) and Banking Services categories. Managing category spend analytics, creating multi-year strategic sourcing roadmaps, and educating the organization on relevant market trends, suppliers, and markets. Reviewing statements of work and contract renewals to identify opportunities … existing suppliers. Working collaboratively with suppliers to enhance value and innovation. About you The ideal candidate will have extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in the Software/Banking Applications Category at a financial services organisation. A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a sourcing or More ❯

Category Manager - £55,000-£65,000 + 30% Bonus Location: Stratford (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite Per Week) Are you an ambitious and driven procurement professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and developing business operating in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. We're looking for … Category Managers to join our expanding team and play a key role in delivering commercial value across a variety of procurement categories - Professional Services, IT & indirects. This role offers real ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to develop rapidly with the right support. What You'll Be Doing: Leading end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories … activity with broader commercial and operational goals. Driving process improvement, cost savings, and value creation through strong procurement practices. What We're Looking For: Solid experience in procurement/category management, ideally in a fast-paced industry (e.g. retail, FMCG, tech, gaming, hospitality). Demonstrated experience running competitive RFPs and tender processes , and managing supplier contracts through their lifecycle. More ❯

Our client a well known Insurance Company is currently looking to hire an IT & Professional Services Procurement/Category Manager with experience of working with a number of IT Suppliers/Vendors and various other Vendors/Suppliers. Duration: 3 to 6 months (6 months) Location: Bristol (Hybrid - Once a Month in Office) Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35 … via Umbrella) Start Date: ASAP A forward-thinking IT & Professional Services Procurement Manager who will be accountable for the delivery of procurement excellence whilst being responsive to customers' needs and evolving demands. By executing the IT RFP, RFQ sourcing strategy, you will support the companies IT Strategy and outlined objectives. Duties: IT Procurement within the following categories, Software, Hardware More ❯

Our client a well known Insurance Company is currently looking to hire an IT & Professional Services Procurement/Category Manager with experience of working with a number of IT Suppliers/Vendors and various other Vendors/Suppliers. Duration: 3 to 6 Months (6 Months) Location: Bristol (Hybrid - Once a Month in Office) Day Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35 … via Umbrella) Start Date: ASAP A forward-thinking IT & Professional Services Procurement Manager who will be accountable for the delivery of procurement excellence whilst being responsive to customers' needs and evolving demands. By executing the IT RFP, RFQ sourcing strategy, you will support the the companies IT Strategy and outlined objectives. Duties: IT Procurement within the following categories, Software More ❯

Are you ready to take the lead in driving digital transformation? We’re looking for a Digital Category Manager to join a dynamic procurement team at the heart of a major transformation journey. In this role, you will: Manage end-to-end sourcing across IT services including cyber, telecoms and networks Shape and influence digital procurement strategy Lead More ❯

Are you ready to take the lead in driving digital transformation? We’re looking for a Digital Category Manager to join a dynamic procurement team at the heart of a major transformation journey. In this role, you will: Manage end-to-end sourcing across IT services including cyber, telecoms and networks Shape and influence digital procurement strategy Lead More ❯

Generalist Indirect Procurement Specialist opportunity. (Indirect Category Manager. Indirect Generalist, Indirect Procurement specialist) An amazing opportunity for an experience Indirect Category/Indirect Procurement Specialist to work for a leading UK Charity across a diverse category portfolio ranging from IT, digital, HR, Finance, Car Fleet, professional services, fundraising and marketing. We are looking for an experienced indirect … procurement/Indirect category specialist looking for that next opportunity in their career. This role will NOT require people management skills as is a role that has no direct reports. The Indirect Category/Indirect Procurement specialist role will be a Hybrid working position where you will be required to work from the office (based in SE London … office more than 3 days then this is also available. You will have at least 5 years or more experience within a procurement role where you have recent Indirect category experience more recently. Key Responsibilities: Contributing to the Team to make a major contribution to the vision and purpose of this leading Charity through a focus on value for More ❯

Generalist Indirect Procurement Specialist opportunity. (Indirect Category Manager. Indirect Generalist, Indirect Procurement specialist) An amazing opportunity for an experience Indirect Category/Indirect Procurement Specialist to work for a leading UK Charity across a diverse category portfolio ranging from IT, digital, HR, Finance, Car Fleet, professional services, fundraising and marketing. We are looking for an experienced indirect … procurement/Indirect category specialist looking for that next opportunity in their career. This role will NOT require people management skills as is a role that has no direct reports. The Indirect Category/Indirect Procurement specialist role will be a Hybrid working position where you will be required to work from the office (based in SE London … office more than 3 days then this is also available. You will have at least 5 years or more experience within a procurement role where you have recent Indirect category experience more recently. Key Responsibilities: Contributing to the Team to make a major contribution to the vision and purpose of this leading Charity through a focus on value for More ❯

Title : Interim IT Procurement Manager Sector : Transport Location: Derbyshire/Hybrid (2 days in the office/3 days from home) Sea Global are proud to be working in partnership with a leading organisation at the forefront of the UK Transport sector. With ambitious delivery plans to enhance the railway and improve customer experience they are seeking an Interim … IT Procurement Manager to join their procurement team and drive value across IT spend, while ensuring best practice governance and compliance. Reporting into the Senior Procurement Manager (IT), this role will play a pivotal part in supporting the IT procurement category. This could include projects across Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, Digital, Hosting, Networking, and IT Services. This is a … ad hoc support. Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing best practice guidance and knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 regulations. Experience & Requirements Proven experience in IT procurement and category management across multiple spend areas (Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, Digital, Hosting, Networking, and IT Services) Familiarity with public sector procurement regulations (Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 or Procurement Act 2023) Experience More ❯

ambitious individuals thrive. Your new role You will manage the end-to-end procurement of software and infrastructure contracts, driving value and aligning with business goals. This includes developing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, monitor supplier performance, and hold vendors accountable. Staying informed on industry trends and regulations More ❯

ambitious individuals thrive. Your new role You will manage the end-to-end procurement of software and infrastructure contracts, driving value and aligning with business goals. This includes developing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, monitor supplier performance, and hold vendors accountable. Staying informed on industry trends and regulations More ❯

ambitious individuals thrive. Your new role You will manage the end-to-end procurement of software and infrastructure contracts, driving value and aligning with business goals. This includes developing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, monitor supplier performance, and hold vendors accountable. Staying informed on industry trends and regulations More ❯