Strategic Tech Category Manager — Impact & Partnerships

Cancer Research UK; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization seeks a Senior Category Manager for Technology to lead strategic procurement initiatives. This role requires experience in managing technology supplier contracts within large organizations and strong strategic stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will drive value across technology categories, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals. This position offers a full-time, 12-month contract with a competitive salary between £56,000 - £63,000 and extensive benefits including a retirement plan and flexible leave.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Flexible leave allowance

Discounts on travel and technology

Qualifications

• Experience owning Technology categories in large organisations.
• Proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships.
• Strong influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across Technology, ensuring compliance.
• Develop and deliver category strategies aligned with objectives.
• Engage senior stakeholders to embed procurement strategies.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Change management

Job description

A leading charity organization seeks a Senior Category Manager for Technology to lead strategic procurement initiatives. This role requires experience in managing technology supplier contracts within large organizations and strong strategic stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will drive value across technology categories, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals. This position offers a full-time, 12-month contract with a competitive salary between £56,000 - £63,000 and extensive benefits including a retirement plan and flexible leave.