Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Butler Ross Limited
CategoryManager - Digital Location: Reading (Hybrid - 2 days in office) Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 + excellent benefits including 10% bonus We're seeking an experienced CategoryManager - 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 ❯
Wokingham, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Procurement People
Digital CategoryManager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Our client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital CategoryManager 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 ❯
Reading, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Signet Recruitment and Retention
CategoryManager - 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 CategoryManager, 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 ❯
Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Thames Water
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 CategoryManager- 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 CategoryManager- 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 ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Randstad Technologies
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 ❯
Reading, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Niche Recruitment Ltd
Are you ready to take the lead in driving digital transformation? We’re looking for a Digital CategoryManager 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 ❯
slough, south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Niche Recruitment Ltd
Are you ready to take the lead in driving digital transformation? We’re looking for a Digital CategoryManager 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 ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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 ❯
london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays
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 ❯