Group Category Manager

Copello; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Stevenage is seeking Group Category Managers to enhance their digital procurement strategy. Candidates should have expertise in technology procurement including software, cybersecurity, AI, and IT services. Key responsibilities include developing category strategies and mentoring buyers. This position favors individuals with significant procurement experience or those looking to advance within technology procurement. A collaborative approach and market insight are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology procurement or related categories.
• Ability to build category strategies and identify market opportunities.
• Strong collaboration skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for procurement.
• Support Buyers in managing complex procurement projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at the Group level.

Skills

Technology Procurement Expertise

Category Management

Market Insight

Mentoring

Collaboration

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