/Procurement Category Manager - Digital Technologies

Procurement Category Manager - Digital Technologies

Readinggbvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
GBP 55,000 - 62,000/year
// Salary Range
55,000–62,000 GBP / year
// Posted
3 days ago

About the Role

Procurement Category Manager - Digital Technologies
  • Location

    Reading

  • Sector:

  • Job type:

  • Salary:

    £55000 - £62000 per annum + bonus + benefits package

  • Contact:

    Sally Davis

  • Contact email:

    sally.davis@1st-executive.com

  • Job ref:

    692514-080526_1778256611

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-06-07

  • Startdate:

    asap

Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Join a high-profile transformation programme where procurement is central to business strategy. This role offers the opportunity to drive digital procurement innovation, shape category strategy and influence major commercial decisions across complex, high-value spend areas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver strategic category plans
  • Lead end-to-end sourcing and tender activity
  • Drive supplier performance and commercial value
  • Support procurement transformation and digital initiatives
  • Influence senior stakeholders across the business
  • Identify innovation, efficiency and cost optimisation opportunities
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships and negotiations

Skills & Experience Required

  • Category Management or Strategic Procurement experience
  • Strong sourcing and negotiation capability
  • Experience within complex or regulated environments
  • Digital procurement mindset and continuous improvement focus
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Supplier and contract management expertise
  • Analytical and commercially driven approach
  • Ability to work across transformation and change programmes

Why Apply?

  • High-profile transformation environment
  • Procurement recognised as a strategic business partner
  • Strong career progression opportunities
  • Exposure to large-scale investment programmes
  • Collaborative, forward-thinking commercial team

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