Group Category Manager

Copello; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital procurement specialist in Bristol is looking for two experienced Group Category Managers to shape their digital procurement strategy. Ideal candidates will have strong technology procurement experience across areas like software, cybersecurity, and AI. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, mentoring team members, and collaborating with various stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in technology sourcing within a growing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology procurement or desire to develop expertise in digital procurement.
• Ability to work with various technology categories like software, networks, and AI.
• Senior procurement experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build deep market insight and develop category strategies.
• Design and deliver procurement plans for the future.
• Mentor Buyers in complex procurement projects.
• Collaborate as a trusted business partner.

Skills

Technology Procurement Experience

Category Management Expertise

Collaboration Skills

Market Insight Development

Job description

Working Pattern: 2-3 days on site per week

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK with British citizenship.

The Opportunity

Due to growth within our clients Digital Procurement team, they are seeking two skilled Group Category Managers to help shape and deliver our digital procurement strategy. If you have experience in technology procurement or are eager to develop your expertise in this area, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are either:

• Experienced Technology Procurement Practitioners with category management expertise in areas such as:
  • Software (Business Software, Software Services, Integration, Projects, or Engineering & Manufacturing Software)
  • Networks and Telecoms
  • Cybersecurity
  • Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing
  • Hardware
  • IT Services (Back Office, Front Office)
  • Data Centres and Storage
• Senior Procurement Professionals operating at Group Category Management level or in an international context, seeking to develop within one of these technology categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Build deep market insight, develop category strategies, and identify risks and opportunities.
• Design and deliver short, medium, and long term procurement plans.
• Mentor and support Buyers in executing complex procurement projects.
• Collaborate at Group level as a trusted business partner to achieve shared objectives