Group Category Manager

Copello Global; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks skilled Group Category Managers. The role involves developing procurement strategies, mentoring buyers, and collaborating across various technology categories including software, cybersecurity, and IT services. Ideal candidates have experience in technology procurement or are senior professionals looking to grow in this field. Flexible working with 2-3 days on site per week is required.

Qualifications

• Experienced in technology procurement or eager to develop skills.
• Expertise in category management for software, networks, cybersecurity, and more.

Responsibilities

• Build market insight and develop category strategies.
• Design and execute procurement plans.
• Mentor Buyers on procurement projects.
• Collaborate as a trusted partner at the Group level.

Skills

Technology Procurement

Category Management

Market Insight

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 & High-Performance Computing
• Hardware
• IT Services (Back Office, Front Office)
• Data Centres and Storage

Or : 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.