Senior Category Manager - Digital

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Reading is seeking a Digital Senior Category Manager to lead commercial strategies across key digital domains such as Cybersecurity and Networks. This role involves managing supplier relationships, executing category plans, and ensuring compliance with commercial best practices, all within a flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Health Care

Generous Pension

26 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial or procurement roles within digital categories.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in end-to-end category management.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute commercial strategies for cybersecurity and network categories.
• Lead commercial support for project delivery contracts.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of suppliers.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Category management

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Client:

Signet Recruitment and Retention

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Digital Senior Category Manager

Location: Reading (Hybrid)

Salary: £63,000 – £75,000 + £5,800 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-time (36 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Senior Category Manager to lead the commercial strategy across key digital domains, including Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms. This pivotal role supports the delivery of high-impact digital transformation initiatives, enabling long-term innovation and resilience in a fast-evolving technology landscape.

What you’ll be doing

• Own and execute commercial strategies for cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and software categories.
• Lead commercial support for project delivery contracts, software renewals, and sourcing of new technology solutions.
• Create and deliver category plans aligned with wider strategic goals and digital programme milestones.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of suppliers, driving continuous improvement and long-term value.
• Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on commercial best practices and risk mitigation.
• Actively scan the market to ensure the organisation remains agile, competitive, and informed of innovations.
• Influence at all levels of the organisation to embed commercial excellence and compliance.

What we’re looking for

• Strong background in commercial or procurement roles within digital categories, ideally cybersecurity and/or networks.
• Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Deep understanding of digital commercial models, supplier landscapes, and emerging technology trends.
• Expertise in end-to-end category management, with the ability to lead multiple high-value projects.
• Exceptional negotiation skills with the confidence to manage contractual risk and drive supplier performance.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term value creation with immediate operational needs.
• Experience managing categories with significant commercial value and strategic importance (up to £100m).

What’s in it for you?

• Car Allowance: £5,800 per annum
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Health Care
• Generous Pension: Up to 12% employer contribution
• 26 Days Annual Leave (increasing to 30 with service) + Bank Holidays
• Flexible Hybrid Working
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing and discount benefits