Global Group Category Manager – Digital Tech Procurement

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking skilled Group Category Managers to join their Digital Procurement team. The role involves strategic procurement in various technology categories and collaboration at a Group level. A competitive salary of £60,000-£75,000 is offered, alongside a bonus, pension contributions, and enhanced parental leave. The position allows for hybrid working with a focus on mentorship and cross-cultural engagement.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 21% of base salary

Maximum pension contribution of up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Established Technology Procurement Practitioners with experience at Category Management level.
• Senior Procurement Practitioners willing to develop their procurement skills in technology categories.
• Comfortable working in an international context.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth market knowledge and category plans.
• Create short, medium, and long-term procurement plans.
• Mentor Buyers to deliver complex procurement projects.
• Collaborate at Group level to achieve common goals.

Skills

Digital Procurement

Category Management

Technology Procurement

Market Knowledge

Job description

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking skilled Group Category Managers to join their Digital Procurement team. The role involves strategic procurement in various technology categories and collaboration at a Group level. A competitive salary of £60,000-£75,000 is offered, alongside a bonus, pension contributions, and enhanced parental leave. The position allows for hybrid working with a focus on mentorship and cross-cultural engagement.