IT Category Manager

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion brand is seeking a Category Manager to enhance procurement processes and foster partnerships with technology suppliers. This role will involve managing relationships across IT and procurement teams, driving strategic initiatives to ensure operational excellence. Candidates should have experience in IT category management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures. The position is based in London and offers opportunities to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT category management with a focus on data analysis.
• Strong problem-solver with negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead category management for an assigned IT sub-category.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Manage contracts through effective supplier relationship management.

Skills

IT category management

Data analysis

Relationship building

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Job description

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values‑driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

Job Purpose

We are hiring a Category Manager to help shape how Burberry partners with technology suppliers across our global business. This role strengthens the connection between procurement, IT, and the teams who rely on seamless digital capability every day. You will contribute to strategic projects while supporting day‑to‑day procurement activity, bringing clarity, commercial thinking, and trusted partnership to stakeholders across London and Leeds. Your work will help us deliver value, innovation, and long‑term resilience in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead category management for an assigned IT sub‑category and support wider IT procurement needs.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and strategic suppliers to align priorities and deliver value.
• Develop and deliver category strategies that drive innovation, quality and operational excellence.
• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts through effective supplier relationship management.
• Provide clear, data‑led reporting on savings, performance and project progress.
• Partner with Legal and InfoSec to ensure high‑quality, compliant agreements.

Personal Profile

• Experience in IT category management with confidence analysing data and communicating insights clearly.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence across a complex organisation.
• Strong problem‑solver able to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities while working collaboratively with colleagues and suppliers.
• Skilled negotiator with sound judgement and the ability to navigate change.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.