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  • Location

    Reading

  • Sector:

    Procurement

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £50000 - £60000 per annum + 10% bonus

  • Contact:

    Jonathan Ross

  • Contact email:

    jonathan.ross@butlerross.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    JR4549_1758290606

Category Manager - Digital
Location: Reading (Hybrid - 2 days in office)
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 + excellent benefits including 10% bonus

We're seeking an experienced Category Manager - Digital to join a forward-thinking organisation embarking on an exciting transformation journey. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact, shaping digital procurement strategies that deliver value and long-term improvements.

You'll be a commercial expert in your category, using your knowledge and insight to design and deliver strategies, manage high-value supplier negotiations, and support digital transformation and cost reduction initiatives. The role also offers exposure to senior leadership and the chance to further develop your commercial expertise in a dynamic environment.

What you'll be doing

  • Delivering end-to-end strategic category management.

  • Using market insight to identify opportunities, manage risks, and challenge industry norms.

  • Managing a portfolio of suppliers to drive performance and added value.

  • Leading and evaluating competitive tenders and proposals.

  • Ensuring timely, accurate reporting on key projects.

Required skills and experience

  • Proven experience in digital/IT/technology procurement.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

  • Track record of delivering cost savings and performance improvements.

  • Experience of leading high value and complex supplier negotiations.

  • Ability to manage risk and complexity effectively.

  • Experience of working in complex supply chain environments.

Comprehensive benefits package including

  • 26 days holiday (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays

  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)

  • Performance-related bonus (up to 10%)

If you have demonstrable IT/Digital procurement experience in a Senior Buyer, Sourcing Manager, Procurement Manager or similar role, then this role can offer you the opportunity to play a key role in a major transformation.