Category Manager

1 week ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Talent Drive | B Corp™ Full time £80,000 - £95,000 per year

Category Manager – Technology | Reading (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite)

£80,000 – £95,000 + excellent benefits

Talent Drive are delighted to be partnering with a household-name retail brand to appoint a Category Manager – Technology, joining the business at a pivotal point in their large-scale transformation journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver the IT category strategy within a forward-thinking procurement function with direct access to the CIO and wider leadership team.

Key responsibilities of the role:

  • Develop and execute strategic category management plans to maximise spend under management and drive measurable value.
  • Lead the creation and implementation of sourcing and negotiation strategies that align with business objectives and market dynamics.
  • Build and deliver a comprehensive, multi-year category plan covering software, hardware, telecoms, and professional services.
  • Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability beyond cost — influencing how technology procurement adds strategic value.
  • Act as a change leader, embedding new systems, tools, and ways of working across the procurement and technology functions.

To be successful, you'll bring:

  • Proven experience developing and executing category strategies in large, complex organisations.
  • Strong knowledge of technology markets — including software (SaaS, on-prem), hardware (infrastructure and end-user devices), telecoms, and IT professional services.
  • A track record of leading complex, high-value negotiations that deliver sustainable value and commercial advantage.
  • Evidence of driving cost savings and broader value creation through strategic sourcing.
  • Experience working in retail or within a major transformation programme is advantageous.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior procurement role with direct influence over technology strategy — partnering with C-suite stakeholders and shaping the future of procurement excellence within a major retail organisation.

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