Category Manager - IT

Michael Page; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26–30 days annual leave

9% pension contributions

Health benefits and Blue Light Card

Learning & development

Family support (child payment)

Cycle to work

Volunteer days (4 paid)

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Category Manager (IT/Digital) in the UK not-for-profit sector. You will develop and implement category strategies, lead sourcing activity and oversee supplier performance to deliver long-term value for the organisation.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, analyse spend and market trends, and collaborate with finance and operations to track savings and benefits. This is a pivotal role influencing strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management, strategic procurement or a similar commercial role.
• Experience leading sourcing and procurement activities.
• In depth knowledge of IT Goods and Services.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance.
• Experience of contract management and governance.
• Experience of regulated procurement including PA23.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies that support business objectives, maximise value and manage commercial risk.
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring fair, compliant and commercially effective processes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop procurement solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes.
• Analyse spend, market trends and supplier performance data to support decision making and identify opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with finance and operational teams to track savings, forecast benefits and provide performance reporting.

Skills

Category management

Strategic procurement

Sourcing leadership

Supplier relationship management

Contract governance

Regulated procurement PA23

Job description

As the Category Manager (IT/Digital), you will develop and implement category strategies, lead sourcing activity, manage supplier performance and ensure contracts deliver long-term value. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic decision making and support continuous improvement across the organisation.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Not for Profit sector across multiple locations.

Description

• Develop and deliver category strategies that support business objectives, maximise value and manage commercial risk.
• Lead sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring fair, compliant and commercially effective processes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements and develop procurement solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, ensuring delivery against agreed outcomes.
• Analyse spend, market trends and supplier performance data to support decision making and identify opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with finance and operational teams to track savings, forecast benefits and provide performance reporting.

Profile

• Experience in category management, strategic procurement or a similar commercial role.
• Experience leading sourcing and procurement activities.
• In depth knowledge of IT Goods and Services
• Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance.
• Experience of contract management and governance.
• Experience of regulated procurement including PA23

Job Offer

• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to 1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Prioritise your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best!