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Category Manager

Thornaby, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Jackson Hogg Ltd
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 ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Category Manager

Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Jackson Hogg - Supply Chain
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 ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Category Manager

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Jackson Hogg Ltd
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 ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Category Manager

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Reed
Category Manager – IT Location: Flexible across UK sites - Leeds, South Humber | Full-time | Permanent Are you a strategic procurement professional with a passion for IT and Indirect categories? We’re looking for a Category Manager – IT to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering value, reducing risk, and driving procurement excellence across … the business. About the Role As Category Manager – IT, you’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and the wider procurement team to source and manage third-party contracts that support our IT and Indirect services. You’ll be responsible for ensuring procurement activity aligns with company policies, delivers value for money, and supports operational and strategic goals. Key More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Salary negotiable
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Category Manager - IT

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Elevation Recruitment Group
Category Manager – IT Hardware & Software Location: Leeds (with occasional UK travel) Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum Contract: Permanent/Hybrid Industry: Heavy Manufacturing/Multi-Site Operations Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a leading UK manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Category Manager on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to … take ownership of IT categories within a complex, multi-site environment, driving commercial value and operational efficiency. The Role: As Category Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing indirect procurement categories such as Hardware & Software services. You’ll work cross-functionally with stakeholders at various levels to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure the business receives best … in-class service and value. Key responsibilities include: Leading sourcing activities and contract negotiations across indirect IT spend areas Developing category strategies that align with business objectives and sustainability targets Building and maintaining effective supplier relationships and performance frameworks Collaborating with internal stakeholders across multiple UK sites to ensure procurement supports operational needs Delivering measurable cost savings and driving More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
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Category Manager

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Arguile Search
Category Manager – Telco Location: Mostly remote (with a few office visits per month) Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance & Package PR/006870 We’re partnering with a leading IT & Technology organisation to recruit a Category Manager – Telco to join their growing Procurement & Commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and … manage the organisation’s telecoms category strategy, working across multiple high-value projects in a dynamic, tech-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the telecoms category strategy within a large IT/Tech organisation. Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance across key telco providers. Drive cost savings, innovation, and best practice procurement within the telecoms category. Collaborate … with internal stakeholders to ensure commercial and regulatory objectives are met. Support continuous improvement across procurement processes and practices. Key Requirements Proven experience in the telecoms category within an IT, Tech, or large-scale organisation. Security Clearance (SC) desirable , or the ability to obtain SC clearance. Strong procurement and commercial expertise, including supplier and contract management. Experience with CIPS More ❯
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Senior Category Manager - Technology

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
AWE Plc
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 ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
Salary: £80,000
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Category Manager

Wokingham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Procurement People
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 ❯
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Category Manager

Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Huntress
IT Category Manager Details: Based in Aylesbury Permanent, full-time (hybrid working, 2 days office-based) £60,000 We are looking for an experienced IT Category Manager to join our client's team to oversee the end-to-end category management with a spend of circa £20m. Key responsibilities: Lead the development and execution of … goals. Build and nurture strategic partnerships with suppliers to foster innovation, ensure continuous improvement, and introduce industry-leading best practices. Manage the entire third-party spend portfolio for the category, focusing on maximizing value and effectively mitigating commercial risks. Oversees project delivery, ensuring that key initiatives meet defined targets and are completed on time and within budget through strong More ❯
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Category Manager

milton keynes, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Huntress
IT Category Manager Details: Based in Aylesbury Permanent, full-time (hybrid working, 2 days office-based) £60,000 We are looking for an experienced IT Category Manager to join our client's team to oversee the end-to-end category management with a spend of circa £20m. Key responsibilities: Lead the development and execution of … goals. Build and nurture strategic partnerships with suppliers to foster innovation, ensure continuous improvement, and introduce industry-leading best practices. Manage the entire third-party spend portfolio for the category, focusing on maximizing value and effectively mitigating commercial risks. Oversees project delivery, ensuring that key initiatives meet defined targets and are completed on time and within budget through strong More ❯
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Category Manager- Digital

Reading, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Signet Recruitment and Retention
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 ❯
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Category Manager- Digital

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 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 ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Procurement Category Manager - IT Software

Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Elevation Recruitment Group
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 ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £70,000 per annum
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Category Manager - Indirect/IT Procurement

Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Grafton Recruitment
Category Manager (Indirect/IT Procurement) Location: Based in Leeds (working 2 days in office) Salary: To £60,000 plus strong benefits package Grafton Recruitment are working with a large international corporate to appoint a Category Manager who will manage group indirect, and technology spend. You will be an experienced procurement professional with knowledge of managing … and professional services spend. You will need to have excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, as well as strong project management skills. This role offers a great opportunity to lead category strategy for defined areas and negotiate high value contracts. You will be part of a large and sophisticated procurement team. Responsibilities: Supplier Sourcing - identification and evaluation of suppliers Tendering … Managing complex contracts, and identifying supplier risk Managing, advising, and influencing stakeholders through the procurement process Managing supplier relationships, setting supplier strategy and evaluating supplier performance Project procurement and category management approach Requirements: Experience of leading and managing end to end procurement process, tendering and contract award. Procurement experience for indirect categories, including IT specifically. Excellent influencing skills, managing More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
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IT Category Manager

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
TXP
We're Hiring: IT Category Manager | London | 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 London . Location: Central London Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Sector More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
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Indirect Category Manager

London Area, United Kingdom
TXP Talent
We're Hiring: Indirect 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/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯
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Indirect Category Manager

City of London, London, United Kingdom
TXP Talent
We're Hiring: Indirect 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/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯
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Indirect Category Manager

slough, south east england, united kingdom
TXP Talent
We're Hiring: Indirect 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/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯
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Indirect Category Manager

london, south east england, united kingdom
TXP Talent
We're Hiring: Indirect 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/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯
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Indirect Category Manager

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
TXP Talent
We're Hiring: Indirect 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/indirect Category Manager to join their dynamic team based in Leeds . 📍 Location: Leeds 📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent More ❯
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Category manager - ERP and Retail Technology

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
About the role The category manager will be responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement process for specific categories of goods or services within a large corporation. This includes developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans, conducting supplier selection and negotiation processes, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The role requires strong analytical thinking … business and market allows. Build strong supplier relationships: Develop an effective supplier management approach to access innovation and advantaged supply; and commercial models and contract expertise. Support development of category strategies by conducting analysis of current state, identifying opportunities for improvement and creating options for change Work closely with stakeholders to define requirements and create business cases for investment … not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills Agility core practices, Agility tools, Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business Requirements Analysis, Category spend profiling, Category Strategy, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Cost modelling, Digital Fluency, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Product and market intelligence, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Value More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Category Manager - Cloud & Information Security

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Lorien
Category Manager - Cloud & Information Security We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cloud services and 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 (across Cloud, SaaS, 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 cloud ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cybersecurity tooling. Knowledge of cloud cost optimisation More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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IT Category Manager - Software

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Procurement Heads
As IT Category Manager you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing Category Strategies in relation to Software, manage Supplier Relationships, and deliver Cost Savings aligned with business goals. Role & Responsibilities Develop, agree, and implement category plans and savings initiatives Identify and deliver cost reductions and volume-based discounts Manage contract renewals and maintain … Support the deployment of the Coupa P2P system and drive continuous improvement Hybrid with a London or Birmingham base Skills & Experience Significant experience in Software and SaaS procurement Proven category management and negotiation skills Experience working in fast-paced, multi-site environments Proficiency in Microsoft Office and P2P systems CIPS qualification is desirable Benefits £5,500 Car Allowance Up More ❯
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Senior IT Category Manager

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
1st Executive Ltd
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 ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum
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IT Category Manager - Telecoms, Services & Infrastructure

birmingham, midlands, united kingdom
Procurement Heads
As IT Category Manager you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing Category Strategies in relation to Telecoms, Services and Infrastructure, manage Supplier Relationships, and deliver Cost Savings aligned with business goals. Hybrid with a London or Birmingham base Role & Responsibilities Develop, agree, and implement category plans and savings initiatives Identify and deliver cost … Programme, ensuring timely reporting and supplier performance monitoring Support the deployment of the Coupa P2P system and drive continuous improvement Skills & Experience Significant experience in Telecoms, Services & Infrastructure Proven category management and negotiation skills Experience working in fast-paced, multi-site environments Proficiency in Microsoft Office and P2P systems CIPS qualification is desirable Benefits £5,500 Car Allowance Up More ❯
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Category Manager
10th Percentile
£52,750
25th Percentile
£58,500
Median
£60,000
75th Percentile
£67,500
90th Percentile
£75,000