IT Category Manager

An established and growing not-for-profit care organisation is seeking an experienced Category Manager to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across IT.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-driven organisation that reinvests into its services, people, and long-term development.

Supporting a nationwide portfolio of care services, the organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care within modern, well-invested environments. With ongoing transformation programmes and investment in both infrastructure and technology, procurement is a critical function in driving efficiency, value, and innovation.

The Role

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in the Bucks office) Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Working as part of a forward-thinking procurement team, you will partner with senior stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective sourcing strategies across key indirect spend categories.

Key responsibilities include:

Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand medium- and long-term requirements Leading end-to-end procurement activity, including RFI/RFQ processes Developing and managing supplier relationships to drive innovation and continuous improvement Delivering measurable value and return on investment across third-party spend Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget through effective collaboration Negotiating contracts and managing commercial risk to ensure value for money

About You

You will be an experienced Senior Buyer or Category Manager with strong exposure to IT, Marketing and/or HR categories. You bring a commercially astute mindset and are confident managing complex procurement activity in a fast-paced environment.

Key requirements:

Strong knowledge of relevant supplier markets and emerging trends Proven ability to lead negotiations and manage supplier contracts Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess cost, value, and risk Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering against tight deadlines Ideally degree educated and/or CIPS qualified

What’s on Offer

Competitive pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Life assurance Access to a flexible benefits platform offering discounts on retail, leisure, and more

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, where procurement plays a vital role in supporting both operational excellence and long-term growth.