22 of 22 Category Manager Jobs in the South East

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 ❯

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 | Permanent | Housing Associate Hampshire £55,000-£57,000 + Matched Pension up to 12% + Annual Leave rising to 30 days Overview: One of the UKs leading housing associations are looking to welcome an experienced Category Manager to their successful procurement team with a particular focus on IT. This position will be based More ❯

IT Category Manager | Permanent | Housing Associate Hampshire £55,000-£57,000 + Matched Pension up to 12% + Annual Leave rising to 30 days Overview: One of the UKs leading housing associations are looking to welcome an experienced Category Manager to their successful procurement team with a particular focus on IT. This position will be based 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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

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 ❯

the value (service, quality, cost, risk) derived from our supplier relationships. Primarily focussed on strategic, and other high-value suppliers, this is an opportunity for a confident and capable Category Manager to make their mark, with plenty of scope to support OUP's evolving business. You will be responsible for several key activities, including: Partnering with key stakeholders … experience of strategic sourcing in a large company environment, preferably with European or global experience Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Technology supply market, with experience working in Technology category management CIPS Advanced Diploma (Level 5) or MCIPS Professional Diploma Level (Level 6) would be advantageous but not essential High level of project management skills and working collaboratively with … internal and external stakeholders Proven track record of delivering cost savings across multiple business units and spend categories Skills and Behaviours Conversant and experienced in the application of modern category management tools and techniques, with an ability to develop category strategies to meet stakeholder needs Able to forge close, partnering relationships with Technology stakeholders at all levels (up 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 ❯