Senior Category Manager

Senior Category Manager - Digital or Tech Operations£65,000 - £78,000 + car + benefitsReading (Hybrid) 2 days/week on siteWe''re working with a utilities company embarking on a digital upgrade programme and investing heavily in cybersecurity, networks, telecoms and enterprise technology.As part of this evolution, we''re searching for a commercially sharp and digitally credible Senior Category Manager to lead a strategically critical portfolio.This is a senior, highly visible role where digital expertise is essential. You will act as the commercial authority across key technology categories, ensuring market-leading commercial models, robust supplier governance and long-term digital resilience.The OpportunityAs Senior Category Manager, you will:Lead and deliver end-to-end category strategies across software, control, automation, networks, telecoms and softwareSupport major digital and technology project delivery contractsProvide commercial insight across digital supply markets, emerging technologies and innovation trendsOwn a high-value supplier portfolioEmbed best-practice digital commercial governance across senior stakeholder groupsBalance value creation with commercial risk and supply resilience Influence, challenge and partner with senior technology and business leadersWhat you''ll need:Proven experience in a digital, technology or IT-focused commercial roleStrong understanding of digital commercial frameworks (software licensing, SaaS, cloud, project delivery ..... full job details .....