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 IT CategoryManager role 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 … 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. You'll be someone with: Proven experience in More ❯
Procurement CategoryManager - IT and Professional Services My client, a leading online learning platform s group is a strategic, commercially astute Procurement CategoryManager to lead sourcing and category management for Professional Services (e.g., consulting, legal, audit) and Information Technology (software, hardware, cloud, managed services). This role is critical to optimizing value, mitigating risk … central London Offices (Tottenham Court Road). Expectation would be to be in the office 2 days a week. For further details, please apply using the link. Key Responsibilities: Category Strategy Development: Develop and implement short- and long-term sourcing strategies for IT and professional services categories. Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, and supplier benchmarking to identify savings and … value opportunities. Align category plans with organizational objectives and technology roadmaps. Sourcing & Contracting: Lead end-to-end sourcing processes (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and manage contract negotiations to ensure best value. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial terms in collaboration with Legal and Risk functions. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders including IT, Finance, HR, Legal, and 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 CategoryManager 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 ❯
Birmingham, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Abellio
to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees.As part of this investment we are looking to recruit a Senior CategoryManager , on afull time, permanent basis based in Birmingham . The main focus will be to deliver and be accountable for the fleet/indirect or IT category … role, but further training will be offered as the regulations are developed for the passenger rail sector. What does the job involve? Be the procurement expert for the relevant category ensuring accountability for the delivery of the Category Plan Lead on the delivery of procurement strategies and tactical approaches which maximise the successes of our business in line … in line with the NRC Agreement. The above list is not exhaustive, and on occasion, the role may need to undertake other reasonable requests as required by their line manager, in line with grade and competence All staff have a responsibility and accountability to ensure that their day-to-day activities support our commitments under the Sustainability Policy Statement More ❯
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
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 CategoryManager - 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 CategoryManager - 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 CategoryManager - 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 ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Robert Walters
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 CategoryManager - 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 CategoryManager - 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 CategoryManager - 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 ❯
Senior Procurement/CategoryManager, AIS Supply Chain/IPS Job ID: Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a highly reliable, scalable, and low-cost cloud platform that powers thousands of businesses in over 190 countries. AWS' Infrastructure Supply Chain & Procurement (ISCaP) organization works to deliver innovative solutions to source, build and maintain our … sustainable infrastructure of AWS. Come join our team and be a part of history as we deliver results for the largest cloud services company on Earth As a Procurement CategoryManager, you will create and implement sourcing strategies for at least one complex services category and collaborate with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and … and model Amazon's Leadership Principles and have an entrepreneurial spirit with a "get it done" mentality. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - Manage a complex category within the Maintenance, Repair, and Operation (MRO) domains - Achieve cost savings through bidding and negotiations - Analyze category data and metrics to drive Procurement category strategies - Understand trends More ❯
What's the role? As CategoryManager, you will be responsible for managing all indirect procurement activities, with a specific focus on Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting and Operating Supplies categories, such as advertising, employee benefits, mobile hardware and office supplies. 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 leading projects, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment. What does the role involve? As CategoryManager - Indirect Procurement your key responsibilities are: • Sound understanding of all elements and concepts of the procurement process • Develop and execute strategies for indirect procurement (sub-)categories with ability to trigger levers … s degree is a plus). Previous procurement experience, ideally with indirect materials 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) Detail-oriented problem-solving skills Communication skills More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hilti (Canada) Corporation
What's the role? As CategoryManager, you will be responsible for managing all indirect procurement activities, with a specific focus on Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting and Operating Supplies categories, such as advertising, employee benefits, mobile hardware and office supplies. 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 leading projects, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment. What does the role involve? As CategoryManager - Indirect Procurement your key responsibilities are: • Sound understanding of all elements and concepts of the procurement process • Develop and execute strategies for indirect procurement (sub-)categories with ability to trigger levers … s degree is a plus). Previous procurement experience, ideally with indirect materials 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) Detail-oriented problem-solving skills Communication skills More ❯
Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
What's the role? As CategoryManager, you will be responsible for managing all indirect procurement activities, with a specific focus on Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting and Operating Supplies categories, such as advertising, employee benefits, mobile hardware and office supplies. You will play a pivotal role in driving cost efficiencies, ensuring supplier performance, and delivering best-in … Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day What does the role involve? As CategoryManager - Indirect Procurement your key responsibilities are: • Sound understanding of all elements and concepts of the procurement process • Develop and execute strategies for indirect procurement (sub-)categories with … s degree is a plus). Previous procurement experience, ideally with indirect materials 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) Detail-oriented problem-solving skills Communication skills More ❯
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
At LSEG, we're looking for a CategoryManager for our Infrastructure & Cloud Category, with a focus on management of our Cloud Service Providers and associated services. Group Procurement is responsible for third-party supplier engagements and business partnership to drive high performing and sustainable value from our supplier relationships. We strive to make LSEG easier and … characteristics of the new Group Procurement organisation: Supplier spend c £2BN and c. 5,000 suppliers Team structured around: Three towers of spend - Technology, Services and Corporate - passionate about category management, strategic sourcing, renewals & SRM A Strategy & Performance centre, enabling function to drive and implement the strategy of the Group Procurement function, outstanding procurement policy and processes Key hubs … for the category teams in London, Bangalore with a small amount of decentralised activity to support local markets which are in various global locations including Europe and Asia The purpose of this role is to create, develop and deliver a "best in class" category procurement service with the express intent of delivering year-on-year benefit to the More ❯
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Initialize
CategoryManager - Professional Services - Newcastle/hybrid The role will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies for professional services, including consulting, legal, financial, and other related services. The CategoryManager – Professional Services will also work on master agreements with our suppliers to ensure streamlined procurement activities globally. Skills/experience Extensive experience in … professional services procurement . Experience/Knowledge of category, supplier, and contract management (specifically contracts over £1m). Experience of marking up statements of work, and the ability to translate and communicate the effect of contractual language to stakeholders. Experience of procuring and negotiating contracts. Experience running end-to-end RFPs for senior stakeholders. Experience of implementing procurement policy … procedures, and governance. Experience operating at both a tactical and strategic level with a track record of success in delivering financial savings. Role Strategy and Planning Develop and implement category strategies to optimise cost, quality, and service levels for professional services. Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices. Lead the sourcing process, including RFPs More ❯
Senior CategoryManager - IT & Technology | £80,000 to £95,000 | 12% Cash allowance | 10% bonus | healthcare | 10% non contribution pension | PLUS Final salary pension | + many more benefits | Central London - Flexible working range to suit | Global Financial Services business A brand new role working for a highly reputable, interesting and unique financial services business who operate across UK … Europe and Asia, to join an existing IT Category Management team, supporting on a wide range of BAU, strategic and project spend. Full IT & Technology category exposure, including: Software, Digital, Media, SaaS, Networks and IS Professional Services. You will engage with C-suite stakeholders in your assigned category, so deep supplier market knowledge is key. Ideal person … high levels of complex spend have been managed. Role and responsibilities: Create IT strategy through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings Develop group wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy More ❯
Senior CategoryManager - IT & Technology | £80,000 to £95,000 | 12% Cash allowance | 10% bonus | healthcare | 10% non contribution pension | PLUS Final salary pension | + many more benefits | Central London - Flexible working range to suit | Global Financial Services business A brand new role working for a highly reputable, interesting and unique financial services business who operate across UK … Europe and Asia, to join an existing IT Category Management team, supporting on a wide range of BAU, strategic and project spend. Full IT & Technology category exposure, including: Software, Digital, Media, SaaS, Networks and IS Professional Services. You will engage with C-suite stakeholders in your assigned category, so deep supplier market knowledge is key. Ideal person … high levels of complex spend have been managed. Role and responsibilities: Create IT strategy through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings Develop group wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy More ❯
Join to apply for the Senior CategoryManager, Fashion role at eBay Continue with Google Continue with Google Join to apply for the Senior CategoryManager, Fashion role at eBay At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers … interest in turning challenges into opportunities, your place is here with us. What You Will Accomplish Strategic Leadership: Develop and lead all aspects of the implementation of long-term category strategies to achieve business objectives. Lead high-impact projects and initiatives that drive category growth and innovation. Business Development Support: Support BD team at trade shows and with … ensure advantageous terms and conditions. Performance Monitoring: Conduct regular performance reviews and adjust strategies as vital to meet targets. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align category needs with overall business goals Customer-Centric Approach: Lead initiatives to improve customer experience and satisfaction within the category What You Will Bring Strong Collaboration Skills: Ability to More ❯
Cheshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Frank Wills Recruitment Ltd
CategoryManager 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 CategoryManager 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 ❯
Sr Category Merchant Manager 3P Ireland, Amazon Marketplace Ireland Job ID: Amazon Ireland Support Services Limited The Ireland Marketplace team at Amazon is looking for a talented, customer-obsessed Category Merchant Manager to help shape the future of our 3rd party marketplace. The role offers the unique opportunity to drive large scale, high visibility projects across … different Amazon teams. As Category Merchant Manager, you will be in charge of projects that contribute to long-term success, improving customer experience, supporting growth. Responsibilities include expanding our product selection by closing parity selection vs EU5, improving product availability, building strong relationships with key partners (both internally and externally) and driving improvements and reaching feature parity vs … detail-oriented, customer-focused, and has strong writing skills with the ability to handle ambiguity and influence employees at all levels of the organization. Key job responsibilities As a Category Merchant Manager, you will play a critical role in driving growth and improving customer experience within the 3rd Party Marketplace. Your key responsibilities will include: •Selection strategy and More ❯
Join us as a Sourcing and CategoryManager Lead for IT Services at Barclays, where you will develop and execute a Category Strategy and Sourcing Plan for Technology Services, optimizing spending and managing risks. Key Accountabilities: Manage sourcing activities within the category spend area, ensuring compliance with sourcing control, risk, and governance processes. Understand and adhere … owners, Supplier Managers, Procurement operations, and other key stakeholders to optimize supplier costs while maintaining service levels and minimizing risk. Identify opportunities for efficiencies within the Technology Services spend category and other spend categories within Human Capital and Professional Services. Develop category strategies and executable plans aligned with business needs and market trends. Execute all sourcing projects in … Experience: Extensive procurement experience with a Blue-chip/FTSE100 firm; financial services sector experience is a plus. Experience dealing with senior stakeholders. Essential experience in Technology Services spend category; desirable experience in HR and Professional Services spend areas. Business degree or equivalent commercial work experience. Knowledge of global market and key vendors in Technology Services and other highlighted More ❯
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Sellick Partnership
IT CategoryManager Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid) Salary: £46,734 - £57,422 A dynamic and forward-thinking organization is seeking an experienced IT CategoryManager to lead the strategic development and delivery of procurement activities within the IT category. This hybrid role is based in Newcastle and offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact … enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Shape the long-term strategic direction of the IT category and lead the development of a comprehensive category plan. Use market intelligence and data analysis to inform sourcing strategies that align with organizational goals. Identify opportunities for innovation, cost savings, and operational improvement across the technology procurement landscape. Lead end-to-end More ❯
Have you got procurement IT Category Management expertise? We've got a fantastic opportunity for an IT CategoryManager 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 CategoryManager, 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 ❯
Our client a well known Insurance Company are actively looking to hire 6 Category Managers, with either Professional Services or IT Category experience. Hybrid Working: Various Offices available (London, Bristol, York or Norwich) - 2 Days a Week onsite Competitive Rates (InsideIR35). Duration: 12 Months Start Date: End of May/Early June 2025 Senior CategoryManager (multiple vacancies available) High volume, multiple tenders Professional Services Category (primary consulting £120m spend) Need to move quickly in this category, request from business to selection/onboarding is quick Dont really need to manage suppliers, more about managing multiple tenders , contract negotiation, selection etc FCA useful Non-IT Categories fine if not Consulting Good work ethic … not always working to rule Senior Category Managers (1 Vacancy Available) Managing complex negotiations of outsourcing activity Much more complex and in depth Category is all non-IT - Customer Claims, Offshoring etc, more customer facing role. Will need strong outsourcing experience Strong stakeholder management/influencing Capabilities: Negotiation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Influencing Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership, Commercial Management More ❯
Procurement CategoryManager - 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 CategoryManager, 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 CategoryManager (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 ❯
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Job Description: Position: IT Services/Indirect Procurement CategoryManager Description Working within the UK Indirect Procurement function, within Leonardo UK. Managing the delivery of complex strategic Services Procurement projects, including IT, with particular focus on Strategic Sourcing and Contract Negotiations to deliver optimum cost and value for the Leonardo Business. The successful candidate will be responsible for … managing significant (£Ms per annum) strategic spend. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, actively managing delivery of Indirect Services procurement projects. This is a critical role supporting the delivery of important services in strategically important areas of the business. An exciting time to be joining the team. Skills, Qualifications and Attributes: ESSENTIAL IT/Indirect Services strategic sourcing, planning … and execution IT/Indirect Services contract drafting, negotiations and management Stakeholder Management IT/Indirect Services Category Management experience Highly motivated, proactive, self-starter Procurement project management experience/skills Highly literate and analytical DESIRABLE SC Cleared CIPS Experience of cross site, cross functional collaborative working Ability to define and implement category strategies Excel, Word and PowerPoint More ❯
Easter Howgate, Midlothian, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Leonardo UK Ltd
Job Description: Position: IT Services/Indirect Procurement CategoryManager Description Working within the UK Indirect Procurement function, within Leonardo UK. Managing the delivery of complex strategic Services Procurement projects, including IT, with particular focus on Strategic Sourcing and Contract Negotiations to deliver optimum cost and value for the Leonardo Business. The successful candidate will be responsible for … managing significant (£Ms per annum) strategic spend. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, actively managing delivery of Indirect Services procurement projects. This is a critical role supporting the delivery of important services in strategically important areas of the business. An exciting time to be joining the team. Skills, Qualifications and Attributes: ESSENTIAL IT/Indirect Services strategic sourcing, planning … and execution IT/Indirect Services contract drafting, negotiations and management Stakeholder Management IT/Indirect Services Category Management experience Highly motivated, proactive, self-starter Procurement project management experience/skills Highly literate and analytical DESIRABLE SC Cleared CIPS Experience of cross site, cross functional collaborative working Ability to define and implement category strategies Excel, Word and PowerPoint More ❯
more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit , and read about the latest news via our StoryHub . Description and Requirements The ISG categorymanager develops and drives ISG category strategy, product assortment, and optimize pricing to identify growth opportunities and maximize profitability across our server, storage and solutions product lines. … segments Create, own and communicate strong quarterly plan with product selections, pricing strategy (including PFV), promotional and campaign roadmaps Collaboration with the sales teams and enable them with all category tools and levers, including market intelligence Identify top selling configurations for servers, storage and solutions in the markets Prepare quarterly sales-in/sales-out planning in cooperation with … the distribution and channel team Prepare an accurate portfolio forecast and transition planning, provide forecast to EMEA category to ensure seamless supply Align with marketing on efficient marketing campaigns, manage MDFs and ensure good marketing presence to and through distribution Provide feedback to EMEA category managers on market specifics and articulate needs Constantly monitor results and propose corrective More ❯