Assistant Category / Procurement Manager – IT, Digital & Professional Services – Permanent
Theale / Hybrid – 3 days/week in office
We’re looking for an Assistant Category Manager to join the Procurement team, supporting sourcing, supplier management, contracting and procurement governance across IT, Digital and Professional Services / Enabling Functions.
This is a great opportunity for someone with procurement, purchasing, supplier management or commercial support experience who is looking to develop their category management and sourcing expertise in a complex, fast-paced environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting end-to-end Source-to-Contract activity, from requirements through to award
- Supporting and, where appropriate, running RFIs, RFQs and RFPs
- Assisting with supplier engagement, evaluation, negotiations and recommendation papers
- Supporting supplier onboarding and due diligence, including information security, ESG, HSQE and business continuity requirements
- Managing contract renewal activity, ensuring key dates, risks and actions are clearly tracked
- Supporting commercial negotiations through pricing analysis, supplier comparisons and contract summaries
- Assisting with Statements of Work, order forms and contract approval documentation
- Producing spend analysis, procurement reporting, benefit tracking and supplier performance information
- Maintaining accurate procurement records, documentation, audit trails and governance
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across IT, Digital, HR, Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, supplier management, contract administration or commercial support
- Experience supporting sourcing activity, tenders, supplier engagement or contract renewals
- Strong attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach
- Good commercial awareness and confidence working with pricing and supplier data
- Strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders
- Exposure to IT, Digital, Professional Services or indirect procurement would be advantageous
- CIPS qualified or working towards CIPS would be desirable
This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who enjoys working across procurement, suppliers, commercial activity and stakeholders, and wants to build their career within category management.
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