230 category manager jobs found

Category Manager / IT Infrastructure Purchasing Manager – Banking Client – Brussels Duration: 6 -12 months You will be joining the Non-IT Purchasing Team within the Supply Chain Department. This last one is responsible for the indirect sourcing of all group non-payroll spend and is part of the Finance Division with the headquarter based in Brussels (Belgium). The SC Department is organized around 3 main streams : The IT Purchasing team : purchasing of software, hardware, cloud (SAAS, PAAS, IAAS), outsourcing, Telco network, Cyber security, … The Indirect Purchasing team (non-IT): Soft and hard facilities, Professional Services (contractors, consultancy, recruitment, training, payroll…), Data Vendors, … The Governance team : processes, policies and control activities for the procurement function as well as both the intra-group and extra group outsourcing, adaptation to new regulatory aspects, … The main objectives of the Non-IT Purchasing...

My client a leading Brand is currently looking for a specialist Senior IT Category Manager. The Senior IT Category Manager will report to the Senior Category Manager helping internal stakeholders gain the best value from their spend portfolio.  You will join the current team in delivering strategic and tactical procurement projects in Hardware, Software & Broadcast categories. You will work closely with the Technology department to run tender processes, contract negotiations and ongoing vendor management.  You will get immediately involved in projects that are currently running and must be able to manage procurement projects to tight deadlines.  This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to see a diverse set of projects and experience in technology, sourcing and procurement with an amazing brand. Skills required: Sourcing and procurement experience, across the categories of IT, Software & Hardware Building relationships with key divisions and individuals to...

Non-IT Procurement Category Manager (m/f/d) Are you a Procurement professional with a passion for non-it business categories? Our team is currently looking for their newest team member! We would welcome applicants to have an office base of London or Manchester for this position. Your job Key Responsibilities: Development and implementation of detailed Country Category Strategies. Supports the requisitioner with requirements planning and specification. Manage strategic commercial relationships including tenders, negotiations, outsourcing decisions and supplier management. Stipulate quality and service level agreements with suppliers, and ensure adequate measurement/response. Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions of sale and warranties of goods, services and products with key suppliers, strategic partners and vendors. Development and maintenance of key internal relationships and Business Partner (BUPA) role with the Munich Re affiliates...

Procurement Category Manager (IT Spend) POSITION OVERVIEW This role is a key position within our procurement team to manage the IT spend across the business. It will include hardware (eg: digital tags), software and managed service provision. The position will work closely with key stakeholders to create and implement strategy. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Set the direction for the IT category. Share and implement the category strategy with senior stakeholders. Identify opportunities to create value and implement them through negotiation, data analysis, process improvement or any other appropriate means. Manage risk, including data and security. Source the right vendor for new outsourcing projects. Partner with IT on their transformation roadmap and work effectively with colleagues to challenge ways of working. Manage supplier performance and seek operational improvements. Ensure clear documentation and business understanding of supplier agreements....

Role: Procurement Category Manager, IT Location: London Career level: 7 Salary : Excellent salary and benefits package (dependent on experience) Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the...

Are you looking for a role where you can make an impact by shaping a completely new organization and driving strategy and business forward, in the exciting fast moving IT industry? Then this opportunity is what you are after! Exciting times indeed at ASSA ABLOY where ambitious and motivated talents got together to set up a shared brand-new category management function for two important divisions of our Group, Opening Solutions EMEIA and Entrance Systems. A great example of cross collaboration and forward-looking approach that overcomes business diversity with the ultimate goal of bringing procurement to the next level, together. We are growing and building this new function as we speak and currently looking for several Category Managers for Indirect Purchasing to join us on this journey! The position is based in Sweden at our Landskrona office but we are definitely open to consider any other location for the right candidate! What will you do as a Category Manager IT...

Are you looking for a role where you can make an impact by shaping a completely new organization and driving strategy and business forward, in the exciting fast moving IT industry? Then this opportunity is what you are after! Exciting times indeed at ASSA ABLOY where ambitious and motivated talents got together to set up a shared brand-new category management function for two important divisions of our Group, Opening Solutions EMEIA and Entrance Systems. A great example of cross collaboration and forward-looking approach that overcomes business diversity with the ultimate goal of bringing procurement to the next level, together. We are growing and building this new function as we speak and currently looking for several Category Managers for Indirect Purchasing to join us on this journey! The position is based in Sweden at our Landskrona office but we are definitely open to consider any other location for the right candidate! What will you do as a Category Manager IT...

We are a global leader in the life sciences sector, serving customers in healthcare, applied markets Including food, agbio and the environment, academia and government. Underpinned by our five core values – integrity, brilliance, passion, curiosity, respect – our core purpose is to deliver science for a safer world. We are actively looking for individuals that are passionate about making a difference, and have an opportunity for a IT Category Manager to join our team. Job Purpose Responsible for the sourcing, negotiation and implementation of major spend within IT category within in the Indirect Procurement portfolio and the management of preferred supplier relationships across the LGC Group. Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills Demonstrable experience of working in a Procurement function within a complex organisation. Experience in working within a Life Science industry is preferred but not essential Demonstrable experience of successful business...

Are you a Buyer looking for your next step in your career, or currently a category manager looking for your next challenge? We're seeking an experienced procurement category professional to join a growing team as Category Manager, supporting a number of upcoming and exciting projects. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based from home and in work to give you the flexibility you need, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. If you are an outstanding and highly motivated individual with passion and desire to contribute to the positive reputation of our business, we would love to hear from you! What you'll be doing: Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews procurement strategies for allocated sub-categories through detailed demand/market analysis, ensuring continual improvement and innovation in service delivery. Delivers a portfolio of projects as agreed with NHS SBS client stakeholders,...

Are you a Buyer looking for your next step in yourcareer, or currently a category manager looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking anexperienced procurement category professional to join a growing team asCategory Manager, supporting a number of upcoming and exciting projects. We can offer great career progressionopportunities, ability to be based from home and in work to give you theflexibility you need, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs andtraining and development opportunities. If you are an outstanding and highly motivatedindividual with passion and desire to contribute to the positive reputation ofour business, we would love to hear from you! What you'll be doing: Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews procurement strategies for allocated sub-categories through detailed demand/market analysis, ensuring continual improvement and innovation in service delivery. Delivers a portfolio of projects as agreed with NHS SBS client stakeholders,...

Role: Procurement Category Manager, IT Location: London Career level: 7 Salary : Excellent salary and benefits package (dependent on experience) Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do...

Role: Procurement Category Manager, IT Location: London Career level: 7 Salary : Excellent salary and benefits package (dependent on experience) Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the...

Are you a passionate and experienced senior IT & Digital category professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive on delighting customers with a service that is sensitive, responsive, flexible, balanced and cost effective? With accelerated growth across the NHS and Public Sector delivering transformational change, this is an exciting time to lead a growing category team. You will be comfortable working in a regulated environment and focussed on creating, delivering and managing complex framework agreements; designed to satisfy current client demands and meet future needs. You'll also help develop key strategic plans to generate solid growth pipelines across your portfolio. A confident communicator, you will build and manage internal and external stakeholders and develop strong supplier relationships. Working with some of the most recognised global brands, you'll also seek out new entrants to deliver market-leading, award-worthy procurement solutions. If you...

Are you a passionate and experienced senior IT & Digital category professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive on delighting customers with a service that is sensitive, responsive, flexible, balanced and cost effective? With accelerated growth across the NHS and Public Sector delivering transformational change, this is an exciting time to lead a growing category team. You will be comfortable working in a regulated environment and focussed on creating, delivering and managing complex framework agreements; designed to satisfy current client demands and meet future needs. You'll also help develop key strategic plans to generate solid growth pipelines across your portfolio. A confident communicator, you will build and manage internal and external stakeholders and develop strong supplier relationships. Working with some of the most recognised global brands, you'll also seek out new entrants to deliver market-leading, award-worthy procurement solutions. If you...

Role Summary Reporting to the Group Procurement Director, this role will be responsible for structuring and managing Procurement’s business relationships across the Technology Category. This will include ensuring effective procurement support in the management of circa £62m of annual spend across multiple subcategories. The role will include the development of effective long, medium and short-term sourcing strategies, the management of tenders, negotiating agreements and awarding contracts. The role holder will be an expert in their category areas, understanding market developments and changes and how these could impact EQ, evolving strategies accordingly to ensure the best outcome for the business. Core Duties/Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Analysing data or insights to determine industry and trends regarding the product, services and category areas Creating and developing a strategic long-term plan for the...

This is where you save and sustain lives At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission. The Western Europe Cardiology Category Manager plays the lead role in developing and coordinating the execution of a cardiology value proposition across the region. Expectations include product lifecycle management including new product...

My Client a leading Professional Services Firm is currently looking for a specialist Category Manager focusing on IT. The IT Category Manager will report to the Head of Procurement helping internal stakeholders gain best value from their spend portfolio.  You will join the current team in delivering strategic and procurement projects in Hardware, Software, Digital, Telecoms & Professional services categories.   You will work closely with a number of departments to run tender processes, contract negotiations and ongoing vendor management.  You will get immediately involved in projects that are currently running and must be able to manage procurement projects to tight deadlines.    This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step up within their career wanting to see a diverse set of projects and experience technology, sourcing and procurement with an amazing brand.   Skills required:   Sourcing and procurement experience, across the categories of Software,...

About the role We are looking for a Global IT Senior Category Lead to join us on a permanent basis.  Working as an IT Senior Category Lead covering the Networks category, reporting to the Global IT Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and implementing global procurement and sourcing strategies for a Networks spend of c.£275m per annum. The role focuses on creating and executing category strategies that will deliver value, supply chain security and support the broader business sustainability agenda. The key things you will be responsible for are: Commercial Negotiation • Solid understanding of contractual terms and conditions and able to craft structured agreements with legal and stakeholder input • Develop negotiation plans with clarity of desired outcomes, leveraging stakeholder input and support where appropriate • Understanding of supplier’s position, desired outcomes, and leverage points Supplier...

My Client, a leading Broadcast Media organisation is currently looking for a specialist Senior IT/Digital Category Manager. The Senior IT/Digital Category Manager will report to the Head of Technology Procurement. You will be helping the business gain the best value from its Digital contract portfolio.  You will join the current team in delivering strategic and tactical Digital procurement projects in IT/Digital categories.   You will work closely with the Technology/Digital teams to run tendering processes, contract negotiations and ongoing vendor management.  You will get immediately involved in projects that are currently running and must be able to manage procurement projects to tight deadlines.    This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to see a diverse set of projects and experience technology, sourcing and procurement in a very interesting sector.   Skills required:   IT/Digital sourcing and procurement experience, across the categories of software &...

We have a brand-new Senior Buyer opportunity available with one of the UK s largest charities. The position benefits from remote working, private healthcare, free gym membership, 25 days annual leave plus several other flexible benefits. We are seeking applications from energetic, self-motivated, and ambitious Category Buyers who are perhaps looking for a slight change of direction. You will be joining a progressive organisation where personal development is actively encouraged. Within this role you will be eligible for CIPS training, and you will have the opportunity to work alongside some fantastic mentors with responsibility for a varied spend portfolio of between £10-25m . Your experience will ideally sit within largely indirect procurement focused positions and you will have a practical knowledge of the end-to-end tendering process covering any of the following category areas of spend: Facilities Management, Professional Services, HR, Staffing & Consultancy, Waste,...