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Senior Category Manager - Digital - Berkshire

Digital Senior Category Manager
Location: Reading (Hybrid)
Salary: £63,000 – £75,000 + £5,800 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-time (36 hours per week)

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Senior Category Manager to lead the commercial strategy across key digital domains, including Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms. This pivotal role supports the delivery of high-impact digital transformation initiatives, enabling long-term innovation and resilience in a fast-evolving technology landscape.

 

What you’ll be doing

  • Own and execute commercial strategies for cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and software categories.

  • Lead commercial support for project delivery contracts, software renewals, and sourcing of new technology solutions.

  • Create and deliver category plans aligned with wider strategic goals and digital programme milestones.

  • Manage a diverse portfolio of suppliers, driving continuous improvement and long-term value.

  • Provide expert guidance to stakeholders on commercial best practices and risk mitigation.

  • Actively scan the market to ensure the organisation remains agile, competitive, and informed of innovations.

  • Influence at all levels of the organisation to embed commercial excellence and compliance.

 

What we’re looking for

  • Strong background in commercial or procurement roles within digital categories, ideally cybersecurity and/or networks.

  • Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional initiatives.

  • Deep understanding of digital commercial models, supplier landscapes, and emerging technology trends.

  • Expertise in end-to-end category management, with the ability to lead multiple high-value projects.

  • Exceptional negotiation skills with the confidence to manage contractual risk and drive supplier performance.

  • A strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term value creation with immediate operational needs.

  • Experience managing categories with significant commercial value and strategic importance (up to £100m).

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive Salary: £63,000 – £75,000 depending on experience

  • Car Allowance: £5,800 per annum

  • Bonus Scheme

  • Private Medical Health Care

  • Generous Pension: Up to 12% employer contribution

  • 26 Days Annual Leave (increasing to 30 with service) + Bank Holidays

  • Flexible Hybrid Working

  • Access to a wide range of wellbeing and discount benefits

 

You’ll be joining an organisation in the midst of a large-scale digital turnaround — an opportunity to help shape the future of digital operations in a purpose-driven environment focused on sustainability, community impact, and innovation.

Category Manager

Berkshire

£63,000 – £75,000 + £5,800 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

3454

 

Category Manager

Berkshire

£63,000 – £75,000 + £5,800 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

3454

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