Category Manager- Technology

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in England is seeking a Category Manager to lead strategy and manage supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in category strategy and supplier negotiation, alongside a commercial mindset. The role offers hybrid working from Reading HQ and benefits like a generous pension and holiday allowance. Join a team that is focused on rebuilding with intention and helping shape the future.

Benefits

Generous pension and holiday allowance

Hybrid working from Reading HQ

Wellbeing perks and career growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category strategy and supplier negotiation.
• Confidence navigating complexity and influencing stakeholders.
• A commercial mindset and appetite for delivering real change.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategy for category management.
• Manage supplier performance and drive commercial excellence.
• Shape decisions using market expertise.

Skills

Category strategy

Supplier negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Commercial mindset

Job description

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Are you ready to make a real impact in a business on a transformational journey?

This business is undergoing a major turnaround—redefining how we serve millions, protect the environment, and future-proof essential services. A key part of that vision is living within our means, which is why we’re seeking strategic technology category professionals who bring sharp commercial thinking and a drive for value.

As a Category Manager, you'll be the go-to expert—leading end-to-end strategy, managing supplier performance, and driving commercial excellence. Your insight will shape decisions, utilising market expertise to develop and deliver strategies, ensuring that they are market-leading in their commercial arrangements.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in category strategy and supplier negotiation
• Confidence navigating complexity and influencing stakeholders
• A commercial mindset and appetite for delivering real change

What’s in it for you?

• Generous pension and holiday allowance
• Hybrid working from Reading HQ
• Wellbeing perks, career growth, and a purpose-driven working environment

Be part of a team that’s rebuilding with intention. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and help shape the future, please reach out!