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Global Category Manager - Technology - £70,000 to £75,000 | Company car | 10% bonus, company + full corporate benefits | REMOTE homebased contract with ad-hoc visits to London | A global FTSE 100 Professional Services business This is an incredible opportunity for someone to join a market leading, truly global business who are looking for a highly Ambitious, Agile, Resilient and Strategically minded IT/Technology procurement expert. They are looking an experienced Category Manager - Technology, with experience working for a global, multi-site and complex business experience, where main areas of focus will be managing large value and complex projects, developing robust strategies and engaging with the companies C-Suite. The group function is going through a hugely exiting transformation within the tech landscape, where they have expanded the function and investing heavily into modernisation and digitalisation. Role and responsibilities: • Report into the Head of Global Procurement - Technology, within a good sized team of fellow IT procurement colleagues at various levels, within a large group global function, • Develop, design and continuously improve category strategies, • End to end sourcing, within designated spend areas using a strategic approach, • Working with the senior business leads, to develop category strategies and category planning, • Continuous advice to your stakeholders on market trends, new innovations and knowledge of the supplier market, • Be able to manage and understand both regulated and un-regulated complex projects, • Ensure in parallel to strategic procurement, ensuring best commercial value for the business Experience required: • Extensive experience IT, Software and Technology procurement, • Strong and proven, strategic category management in a large complex business, • Global and UK wide projects, understanding different complexities in various regions, • Show that you have delivered savings, in a large and similar sized business, • Ability to engage, negotiate and influence senior stakeholders up to Board Level, • Strong stakeholder management, using different approaches to type, level and maturity of relationships, • Worked in a large and cross-functional procurement team, • MCIPS qualification nice to have, but not essential

Your new company Hays are partnered with a reputable not-for-profit organisation in Leeds who are looking to add to their friendly Procurement team. The organisation has strong core values and the work they do truly makes a positive impact upon society. They have won multiple awards for the work that they do, and joining this company comes with a great sense of pride and reward. Your new role The Category Manager will strategically manage a given area of spend within the organisation, and will deliver optimal value for money and efficiencies through effective procurement processes. Working closely with the Senior Category Manager, you will support with category strategies and managing national, high-value contracts and initiatives. The Category Manager will proactively build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to establish business needs and specifications, and will manage the end-to-end procurement and tendering process to deliver on these requirements. You will strive to deliver cost savings in line with business targets, whilst mitigating risks across the supply chain. Post-award, you will manage contract performance with suppliers and ensure that they are adhering to SLAs and agreed KPIs. This role is offered on a remote basis with an occasional requirement to travel to the Leeds office or supplier sites for important meetings. What you'll need to succeed • Proven background in UK procurement and delivering cost savings - ideally gained within the public or not-for-profit sector, • Ability to negotiate and influence decisions with stakeholders, • Excellent communication skills and an ability to build rapport with stakeholders, • Contract management experience, • Ideally, you will be qualified to CIPS Level 4 or above (but not essential), • Experience of independently running tender processes end-to-end What you'll get in return • Competitive starting salary of up to £45,000 depending on relevant experience, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Blue Light discount card, • Wellbeing hour given to EVERY employee EVERY week!, • A 9-day working fortnight (after probation) with no impact on your pay - giving you a great work-life balance! What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Desired Skills and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have a proven background in a UK procurement role with a track record of delivering savings. Ideally you will be min. CIPS Level 4 qualified and will bring strong stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management skills. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

They are looking an experienced Category Manager - Technology, with experience working for a global, multi-site and complex business experience, where main areas of focus will be managing large value and complex projects, developing robust strategies and engaging with the companies C-Suite. Global C

Global Category Manager - Technology - £70,000 to £75,000 | Company car | 10% bonus, company + full corporate benefits | REMOTE homebased contract with ad-hoc visits to London | A global FTSE 100 Professional Services business. They are looking an experienced Category Manager - Technology, with ex

Our client a forward thinking, international manufacturing company is looking to recruit a driven, ambitious and experienced Category Buyer responsible for the management and development of high volume and fast-moving product streams. You will work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage product availability, support sales growth, improve margins, and contribute to the achievement of business objectives. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, duties to include: • Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy, compliance with company processes, and alignment with supplier order confirmations., • Resolve issues promptly and proactively, escalating where required. Typical issues include:, • Pricing or quantity discrepancies, overdue POs, and quality concerns., • Inventory planning challenges, product availability constraints, stock issues, and supplier closures., • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date information within relevant systems and tools, including:, • Product, supplier, pricing, and lead‑time data., • Specifications and product documentation., • KPI and performance records., • Collaborate closely with Finance, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse and Compliance to:, • Provide pricing, supply, and delivery information., • Resolve availability or quality issues., • Support and lead the introduction of new products and ranges., • Ensure full compliance with company procedures, procurement policies, and quality standards., • Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the Procurement team. Category Buying: • Develop and implement category strategies that deliver best value, balancing product quality, service performance, and cost., • Deliver procurement savings, cost avoidance, and revenue growth through effective category data gathering, analysis, and insight., • Lead and support the creation and implementation of supplier agreements with key suppliers, ensuring optimal product quality and strong sales margins., • Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for new products, new customers, and category expansion to maximise growth and profitability., • Lead the evaluation of spend analysis and supplier performance reporting across assigned categories., • Drive procurement projects and category development initiatives., • Collaborate with:, • Sales to increase the volume and value of products sold within the category portfolio., • Compliance to ensure products and suppliers meet required quality and regulatory standards. Supplier Management: • Build and strengthen relationships with new and existing suppliers to drive value, innovation, and growth through regular reviews and performance meetings., • Proactively monitor and review key suppliers, assess compliance data, identify supply risks, and implement mitigation strategies through robust supplier development., • Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and onboarding of new suppliers to support category growth and business needs. As an ideal candidate you be a high‑calibre individual with solid experience in Supply Chain and Purchasing, have will have a minimum of three GCSEs, including Mathematics and English, and will ideally be qualified or working towards CIPS certification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sage 200cv would be an advantage, and experience within food safety, quality, supply chain, or manufacturing is also desirable. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. The company offers a supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression. Employees benefit from a competitive salary and access to training programmes designed to strengthen skills and support long‑term growth. The company also promotes a positive workplace culture, values innovation, and encourages individuals to contribute ideas that drive continuous improvement

Inside IR35 Day Rate shared on applicationEngland South East SunburyContract Oil & Gas NES Fircroft is recruiting for a leading international energy operator to recruit a Category Delivery Manager (Wells, Rigs & Subsurface) to support a major upstream development project in the Middle East. Key

Upskill internal teams around category capability, developing understanding and usage of category selling tools. Your PurposeWe are looking to recruit a Category Manager to join our brilliant Off Trade Team and play an integral role in driving profitable growth for our customers and int

Category Manager / Senior Category Manager - Outdoor Living. This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of an outdoor living category within an established, family-owned consumer products business. You will have the freedom to shape the category, influence future product development and build

We are recruiting on behalf of a Tier One leading contractor for a Category Manager who will be responsible for procuring and managing framework agreements and contracts for the UK business, delivering cost savings and rebate. As the Category Manager, you will:. Development of category procurement s

NES Fircroft is recruiting for a leading international energy operator to recruit a Category Delivery Manager (Wells, Rigs & Subsurface) to support a major upstream development project in the Middle East. The Role Reporting to the project's senior procurement leadership team, you will act as the

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Category Manager to lead the development and execution of global sourcing strategies across a direct material category. Description The Category Manager will be responsible for; Develop and implement global category strategies to achieve cost s

Category Manager - Operations & Infrastructure. Category & Sourcing function, supporting a significant portfolio of operational, asset and maintenance-related procurement activity. Develop and implement effective category and sourcing strategies.

Senior Category Manager Cartons, Boxes & Postal Packaging An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Category Manager to join the Product & Purchasing Team and take ownership of a portfolio of strategically important Cartons, Boxes and Postal Packaging product categories. This is

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DS Smith seeks a Category Manager for the UK & Ireland Marketing team to drive growth across priority segments. Lead annual business planning, category strategy, growth roadmaps and share-of-wallet analyses with Sales, Marketing and Innovation to translate insights into commercial initiatives.

Arguile is seeking an Interim Category Manager to lead procurement for Net Zero Technology, Metering & Heating Appliances, including smart energy and renewable tech. You will drive end-to-end category activities, develop sourcing strategies, run tenders and negotiate with suppliers while collaborati

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The Global Category Manager (Legal Services and Insurance) will lead the end-to-end category strategy, sourcing and commercial governance for legal services spend as well as the Insurance policies for the Hiscox Group (notably Cyber, Professional Indemnity and Directors and Officers). Where sourcing

You’ll manage supplier performance, lead procurement projects, and work closely with key stakeholders across the UK & Ireland to align category strategies with organisational goals. This is an opportunity to make a real impact — shaping category strategy, improving supplier performance, and driv

Jagex is seeking a commercially minded Indirect Category Manager to shape how we source and manage services across Professional Services, Marketing, Merchandise, Facilities and HR. You will develop category strategies, lead negotiations, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders and supplier

Consumer Hub in the United Kingdom is seeking a commercially minded professional to bridge category, sales and insights, and to shift from reporting toward truly influencing strategy with a major retail partner.

Ensuring all category updates are passed to the committee and the membership in a timely manner. Responsible for conducting market analysis, fully leveraging negotiations and managing suppliers to proactively drive value in sourcing goods and services, ensuring continuous improvement within the cate

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Outsource Uk Ltd in Northampton is seeking an experienced Hands-On Category Manager to own indirect spend areas.

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This position would suit someone with experience working in the Public Sector as a Procurement Specialist, Procurement Lead, Procurement Team Leader, Procurement Manager, Senior Commercial Officer, Category Manager or Senior Buyer. Work with key stakeholders to identify potential savings opportuniti

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This role is the business owner for the stroller category in Europe—setting the long-term product vision, leading cross-functional teams, and owning the end-to-end category strategy from portfolio and roadmap to financial performance and market execution. Category & Product Manager to build and sc

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