Category Manager - Digital in Reading Butler Ross
Posted 1 day 4 hours ago by Butler Ross
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.
- 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.
- 26 days holiday (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Performance-related bonus (up to 10%)