Group Category Manager - Information Management

MBDA S.A.S.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the UK is looking for experienced Group Category Managers to join their Digital Procurement team. This role requires established procurement practitioners with experience at Category Management level in technology categories. Responsibilities include creating procurement plans and mentoring a team. The role offers a salary of £60,000-£75,000 and hybrid working conditions, allowing for 2-3 days per week on-site. Candidates should be MCIPS qualified or willing to work towards this certification.

Qualifications

• Established Technology Procurement Practitioners with experience at Category Management level.
• Ability to create short, medium and long-term procurement plans.
• Experience in a dynamic and international context.

Responsibilities

• Creating short, medium and long-term procurement plans.
• Mentoring Buyers to deliver complex procurement projects.
• Collaborating at Group level, achieving common goals.

Skills

Procurement experience in technology categories

Category Management skills

MCIPS qualification or working towards it

Experience in international procurement

Excellent communication skills

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Established Technology Procurement Practitioners with experience at Category Management level in any one of the following categories: + Software (either Business Software, Software Services, Integration, Projects or Engineering & manufacturing Software) + Networks & Telecoms + Cyber + AI and / or High-Performance Computing + Hardware + Back Office / Front Offices and IT Services + Data Centres & Storage, Developing in-depth market knowledge, building and developing category plans, assessing risks and market opportunities

Responsibilities

• Creating short, medium and long-term procurement plans
• Mentoring our Buyers in order to deliver complex procurement projects
• Operating at Group level, collaborating as a business partner, achieving common goals
• Comfortable working in an international context across a diverse cultural environment

Information Management Procurement Landscape

This is an exciting time to be at MBDA. Technology is key to our ability to deliver for our customers. MBDA is accelerating and transforming our digital landscape. You will be an integral partner within our Digital community, liaising with our Information Management and other internal stakeholders, and developing strategic approaches and relationships with the external market to meet our future technology needs.

The Digital Procurement Team

Digital Procurement is an international team of c. 35 procurement professionals based in Stevenage, Bolton, Paris and Rome. We utilise best‑in‑class procurement methodologies and tools. You will complement a team with an excellent reputation for attracting and cultivating talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow. There are few procurement roles that offer true international working, a dynamic and flexible working pattern, and the potential for career development within a growing and constantly evolving company! Ideally we are looking for MCIPS qualified procurement professionals or someone willing or working towards MCIPS. MBDA does offer routes towards MCIPS qualification.

Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining a diverse team that believes in nurturing talent and developing people to their full potential? Welcome to the Digital Procurement team at MBDA! Due to growth within the team, and more widely within MBDA itself, we have an exciting opportunity for two Group Category Managers to join our team. If you have skills in Digital Procurement, or are looking to move into a new role in this area, we would be pleased to discuss how you might best fit within the team! A Senior Procurement Practitioner - at Group Category Management Level or in an international context - willing to develop their existing procurement in one of those technology categories, A Senior Procurement Practitioner - at Group Category Management Level or in an international context - willing to develop their existing procurement in one of those technology categories. Ideally we are looking for MCIPS qualified procurement professionals or someone willing or working towards MCIPS.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee‑led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Together. For the future of defence. We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years. Whether it's designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

Salary & Working Conditions

Salary: Circa £60,000-£75,000 dependent on experience. Dynamic (hybrid) working: This is a Group level role. It is a Senior position within the Digital Procurement team in the UK. We expect 2-3 days per week on-site minimum. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.