Category Manager - Cloud & Hardware

We're looking for an exceptional Category Manager to drive the strategic management of the Cloud & Hardware procurement category supporting the Senior Category Manager. This role combines deep category ownership with a flexible, collaborative team environment for exposure to other areas of tech.

Requirements

• Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering material commercial benefits
• Excellent in managing supplier relationships, driving performance, and fostering innovation
• Analytical, capable of sourcing and interpreting data to inform decisions
• Effective communication with stakeholders and building collaborative relationships
• Demonstrate a commitment to sustainability and ethical procurement practices
• Thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities efficiently
• A team player, working collaboratively with a pragmatic approach
• Possess technical understanding of Procurement best practice
• Strong commercial acumen and an eye for a deal

Benefits

• 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Life assurance
• Health assessments
• Gym membership
• Travel insurance
• Workplace ISA
• Will writing services
• Dental insurance
• Extra holiday buying
• Discount dining
• Home & tech loans
• Supporting favourite charities with give-as-you-earn donations
• Up to £400 towards any OVO Energy plan
• Great discounts on solar, smart thermostats and EV chargers
• Ultra-low emission car leasing
• Cycle to work scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans