Category Manager - Software

1st Executive Ltd; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits Package

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Category Manager with Software experience to own a broad, commercially important portfolio within Financial Services.

You will lead procurement from business need through sourcing, negotiation and contract award, collaborating with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The role is Hybrid - circa 3 days per week in office, with software focus and opportunities to deliver significant savings and value.

Qualifications

• Experience in Software category is a must.
• End-to-end strategic sourcing and Category Management.
• Regulated or highly governed environments.
• Comfortable leading tenders independently and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category strategies.
• Lead complex end-to-end IT sourcing and tender programmes.
• Build category pipelines and procurement roadmaps.
• Develop sourcing strategies and commercial approaches.
• Lead supplier engagement, evaluation and negotiations.
• Deliver savings, value and wider commercial benefits.
• Partner with and influence senior stakeholders.
• Support new procurement systems and processes where required.

Skills

Software procurement

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

£55000 - £60000 per annum + Hybrid working + Benefits Package

Contact:

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Expiry date:

2026-10-23

Category Manager - Software

Hybrid - circa 3 days per week in office

An exciting opportunity for a Category Manager with Software experience to take ownership of a broad and commercially important portfolio within Financial Services.

You’ll lead procurement activity from business need through to sourcing, negotiation and contract award, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The portfolio has a particular focus on Software, with significant procurement activity.This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement and delivering strong commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver category strategies.

Lead complex end-to-end IT sourcing and tender programmes.

Build category pipelines and procurement roadmaps.

Develop sourcing strategies and commercial approaches.

Lead supplier engagement, evaluation and negotiations.

Deliver savings, value and wider commercial benefits.

Partner with and influence senior stakeholders.

Support new procurement systems and processes where required.

Key Categories

• Software

What We’re Looking For

An established Category Manager who can independently lead complex sourcing programmes and operate confidently with senior stakeholders.

• Experience in Software category is a must

End-to-end strategic sourcing and Category Management

Regulated or highly governed environments.

You’ll need to be comfortable leading tenders independently, managing complex procurement activity and influencing senior stakeholders.

applicants must be based in the UK to commit to hybrid working requirement and hold current/valid UK RTW