Global Category Manager - Publishing Technology

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.

• 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 should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.

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 disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the  website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.

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.

If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply.

• 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.

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.

Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a…