Global Category Manager - Publishing Technology - 7484

Job Title:

Global Category Manager – Publishing Technology

Salary: £45,100 - £60,400

Location:

Cambridge, UK/Hybrid - 2 days minimum working from the office

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time – 35 hours per week

Shape the future of publishing by driving the technology, platforms, and digital services that enable innovation, efficiency, and growth across a global organisation.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

As our Global Category Manager – Publishing Technology, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technologies that support our publishing operations and digital transformation ambitions. From software platforms and digital content solutions to workflow systems, AI technologies, and cloud-based services, you'll develop and deliver category strategies that drive value, innovation, and operational excellence across the organisation.

Working closely with Technology, Product, Content, and Digital teams, you'll lead strategic sourcing initiatives, optimise supplier performance, and influence technology investment decisions. You'll use your market expertise to identify emerging trends, assess new technologies, and help ensure the organisation has access to the solutions and partnerships needed to support future growth.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Developing and delivering the global Publishing Technology category strategy
• Leading sourcing activities across software, digital platforms, licensing, and technology services
• Managing strategic relationships with technology suppliers and SaaS providers
• Driving cost optimisation, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Providing insight into emerging technologies, market trends, and supplier capabilities
• Supporting digital transformation initiatives through technology procurement and supplier partnerships

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of procurement, technology, and publishing, helping to deliver the digital capabilities, platforms, and supplier partnerships that enable innovation and business transformation across a global organisation.

This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements shouldyourequireadjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.

You will be an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in technology sourcing and category management, covering areas such as software, SaaS solutions, digital platforms, licensing, cloud services, or outsourced technology providers.

You'll understand how technology supports digital transformation and be confident developing sourcing strategies that deliver commercial value, innovation, and operational improvements.

With strong commercial and negotiation skills, you'll be comfortable managing complex technology suppliers and contracts while building effective relationships across Technology, Product, Content, and Digital teams. You'll use market insight and data to identify opportunities, manage risk, and maximise value from technology investments.

You'll also have a keen interest in emerging technologies, staying ahead of trends in areas such as AI, automation, cloud platforms, and digital publishing solutions to support continuous improvement and business transformation.

• CIPS qualification (or working towards).
• Experience with in publishing, digital media, or technology-driven environments.
• Knowledge of AI, automation, cloud technologies, digital asset management, or content management platforms.

We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclosea disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet theminimumcriteria…