Category Manager - Digital

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/IT/technology procurement.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

• Track record of delivering cost savings and performance improvements.

• Experience of leading high value and complex supplier negotiations.

• Ability to manage risk and complexity effectively.

• Experience of working in complex supply chain environments.

Comprehensive benefits package including

• 26 days holiday (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays

• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)

• Performance-related bonus (up to 10%)

If you have demonstrable IT/Digital procurement experience in a Senior Buyer, Sourcing Manager, Procurement Manager or similar role, then this role can offer you the opportunity to play a key role in a major transformation.

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