Category manager Work, Jobs in Denmead, Ham (with Salaries)

Category Manager - IT
Portsmouth Water —Havant
- £55,085 - £68,130 a year
- Customer service
- Project management
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Buyer - Bathrooms
B&Q —Eastleigh
- £48,000 - £55,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Procurement Manager -People
WSCC —Chichester
- £48,226 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Merchandising Assistant
B&Q —Eastleigh
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Macfarlane Group —Fareham
- £32,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Sub-Contract Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Southampton
- £59,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Senior Procurement and Contract Management Business Partner
Portsmouth City Council —Portsmouth
- £52,412 - £56,759 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Contracts
- IT
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Assistant Merchandiser - Lighting
B&Q —Eastleigh
- £35,500 - £45,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Supplier Relationship Manager, Key Technology
Pall —Portsmouth
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
Key Account Director
Brunswick Corporation —Southampton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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Buying and Supply Chain Assistant
Draper Tools —Eastleigh
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Marketing Campaigns Officer - Maternity Cover
University of Chichester —Chichester
- £32,080 - £34,610 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Category Manager - IT

Portsmouth Water -
Havant

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Job details

£55,085 - £68,130 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Sourcing
Customer service
CIPS
Procurement
Supply chain
Project management
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Portsmouth Water are looking for a strategic and innovative professional to join our Procurement team, focusing on IT Category Management. In this role, you will lead and manage end-to-end category plans, identifying initiatives that maximise value and minimise commercial risk for Portsmouth Water.
You will be responsible for a portfolio of IT suppliers, ensuring continuous improvement and added value throughout the contract lifecycle. Your extensive IT category expertise and market insight will support internal stakeholders and inform sourcing strategies.
You will also lead sourcing initiatives, including tenders and negotiations, ensuring value delivery and regulatory compliance. This is a key role in shaping how Portsmouth Water delivers its IT services.

What will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities

Support the development and continual improvement of procurement best practices across the full lifecycle, ensuring processes remain current and effective.
Build strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
Deliver exceptional customer service to both internal teams and external partners, promoting clear and proactive communication.
Promote continuous improvement in procurement procedures and working practices to enhance service delivery and efficiency.
Manage IT category spend with high strategic impact, ensuring alignment with business goals and risk mitigation.
Develop and implement category and demand strategies by engaging stakeholders to understand business needs and specifications.
Lead commercial activities across the sourcing lifecycle, delivering value creation and minimising total cost of ownership.
Collaborate with business leaders to drive cost reduction through standardisation, aggregation, and minimising tail spend.
Ensure full compliance with utilities procurement regulations, statutory obligations, and data protection requirements throughout sourcing processes.
Embed Portsmouth Water’s health, safety, and wellbeing values into sourcing strategies and supplier qualification processes.

What do you need?
Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

Essential

Ability to analyse and present complex commercial/contractual data and concepts to a wide range of stakeholders
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams
Solid negotiation, influencing and resolution skills
Outstanding communication skills and customer service ethic with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities
Self-starter resilient and tenacious under pressure and willingness to develop skills and experience
Knowledge of the water industry and/or IT category specific supply chain
Experience of strategic sourcing in a multi-stakeholder environment and f working within multi-disciplinary teams
Relevant transferable business and/or supply chain knowledge
Track record in delivering against stretching target

Desirable

Excellent proven commercial and contractual acumen
Knowledge and experience of regulated procurement procedures (either UCR, PCR or PA23)
CIPS or MCIPS qualified; or alternative qualifications in transferable expertise
Project management experience or qualifications

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.
Please note, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:

Holidays Made Better
Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

A Pension That Works for You
We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off
You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First
Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.

Peace of Mind, Always
Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.

Additional Support When You Need It

We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support.

PW Perks Treat Yourself!
Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:

Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Health Cash Plan
and so much more!

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