Category Manager (12 month FTC) - Software Licencing

Talent Drive | B Corp™; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent public sector client in the charity sector is seeking a Category Manager for a 12-month FTC. The role involves developing procurement frameworks, implementing category strategies, and ensuring effective supplier management. Candidates should have significant experience in category management, particularly in ICT, and strong negotiation skills. CIPS qualifications are preferred. This dynamic organization is looking for innovative ideas and approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management within professional services categories, particularly ICT.
• Contract management experience and leading within public contracting regulations.
• Proven experience in fast-paced, result-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and manage ICT procurement frameworks.
• Develop and implement category strategies based on market intelligence.
• Oversee major framework agreements and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Category management experience

Strong negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPS qualification or ambition to complete

Job description

Category Manager (12 month FTC) - Software Licencing

A new opportunity for an ICT & Software services category manager for a leading public sector client in the charity and not for profit sector. The role will focus on creating and implementing strategic sourcing’s strategies across the ICT category. In addition to creating category plans and developing key frameworks agreements to maximise value. This is a very dynamic focused company who are wanting to hear new ideas and innovations within the role.

In addition the candidate will need to have experience in category management in similar organisation, ideally a strong background in either Software licencing within the public sector.

What the role involves

• Software and ICT Procurement Frameworks Development: Lead on design, delivery, and manage end-to-end ICT frameworks
• Category Strategy: Develop and implement category strategies informed by market intelligence
• Supplier & Contract Management: Oversee major framework agreements, lead complex negotiations, ensure delivery against KPIs, and manage risk effectively.
• Stakeholder & Member Engagement: Build strong relationships with partners and strategic suppliers.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Share best practice through webinars, publications, and Category Group discussions, and champion cross-category ITC focus areas.
• Governance & Compliance: Uphold ethical standards, ensure frameworks are scalable and aligned with public sector and HE agenda.

The person were hoping to find

• Experience in category management within the professional services categories. In particularly across ICT categories
• Contract management experience within public contracting regulations, experience on leading on this would be beneficial.
• Strong negotiation skills and good interpersonal and relationship building skills is important.
• CIPS qualified or ambition to complete this (funding and training can be provided)
• Proven experience in working in a fast moving and result driven environment which demands to work under pressure.

For more information, please apply by emailing the latest copy of your CV and contact details to [e-mail]