Category Manager

IT Category Manager

12‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract (Maternity Cover) – Guildford (Hybrid), £52,000 – £58,500 per annum.

Own and manage a technology portfolio worth approximately £15 million across 155 contracts and 70 suppliers. Work closely with senior stakeholders across Enterprise Technology and partner with suppliers to deliver commercial outcomes.

• Manage a portfolio of technology contracts and suppliers.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and contract owners.
• Support contract renewals, negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Assist stakeholders in managing supplier performance and commercial outcomes.
• Coordinate procurement projects and sourcing activities.
• Support category planning and technology procurement strategy.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and supplier consolidation.
• Provide pragmatic procurement advice and guidance.
• Ensure procurement activity remains compliant with governance requirements.

• Technology or IT procurement category management experience.
• Demonstrable contract and supplier management expertise.
• Experience influencing and partnering with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading or supporting RFx, tender or sourcing activities.
• Commercial negotiation capability.
• CIPS Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience using Source‑to‑Contract platforms such as Bravo, Jaggaer or similar systems is advantageous.

• Up to 25 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure and bank holidays.
• Combined pension contributions of up to 18.5%.
• Private medical insurance.
• Parking onsite.
• Life assurance.
• A wide range of wellbeing benefits and support.

At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.