IS Procurement Category Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne, hybrid working with minimum 2 days per week in our city centre head office

Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw)

Salary circa £55, 000 based on skills and experience, benefits include defined contribution pension scheme and Health Cash Plan

Home, a place where you belong

Ever thought your love of tech and talent for negotiating could really change lives?

If you’re someone who gets a buzz from making things work better, cutting through complexity and bringing real value from IT contracts, this could be your next big move. We’re looking for a Procurement Category Manager to join our Procurement team, with an exclusive focus on IT and digital. You’ll help shape how we work with our IS colleagues and suppliers, making sure we’re ready for what’s next in tech while keeping things smart, simple and good value.

This isn’t just about spreadsheets and savings. It’s about getting stuck into some exciting projects, building great relationships and being trusted to make the right calls. You’ll be part of a friendly, knowledgeable team who care about doing a good job and making a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Deliver best in class procurement for IT and digital, shaping smart strategies and running compliant tenders
• Work closely with the IS team and their supplier relationship managers to bring value, performance and innovation from key contracts
• Use your insight to influence big decisions and keep us ahead of changing regulations
• Lead sourcing for high value and complex IT spend, driving commercial results that make a difference
• Contribute your ideas to projects and process improvements across the team
• Support stakeholders with practical advice that balances quality, risk and value

Why choose us

Imagine finishing each day knowing you’ve made a real difference in our customers’ lives. That’s exactly what you’ll do here, working for a top 10 Great Place to Work in the UK!

You’ll have the freedom to shape your work, plus support to grow your career if development is something you’re looking for.

What you bring

• Hands on experience in public sector IT procurement with a knack for running smart and compliant tenders
• Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and contract law
• A confident and commercial mindset with great influencing and negotiation skills
• A natural relationship builder, especially with technical stakeholders
• Curious, proactive and excited by new ideas and better ways of working
• An ITIL or Project Management qualification or equivalent
• Confidence using e-procurement tools and keeping up with changing rules

We’re sorry, but we can’t offer sponsorship for this role due to certificate limits. We do review this regularly.

Job details

• Working hybrid with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
• We anticipate this is a full time role but may be open to agreeing a work pattern with you, please let us know at interview what you are looking for.
• You’ll manage your own diary, so if you need to take a longer lunch for a haircut, you can use your flexi time to manage that!
• Able to use technology for communicating with colleagues and external partners, the supplier lifecycle management system and excel for analysis purposes.

A place where you belong

We do our best work when we can be ourselves. That’s why inclusion and wellbeing shape our policies and daily practice. Our diversity networks, Multicultural, LGBTQIA+, Women, and Disability, along with peers and allies, help us thrive. Together we make Home Group a great place to work!

What’s in it for you?

• Enjoy 2 days volunteering, 34 days leave (this includes bank holidays and a "me day"!), increasing to 39.
• Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies.
• 800+ discounts or cashback on shopping, holidays, and more.
• We’re a top 10 UK Wellbeing employer, our tools and support are here when you need them!
• Grow your career with us, we’ll help you take the next step.
• Generous pension and 3x salary life insurance. Check more benefits online!

Ready to join us?

Click APPLY NOW to see the Senior Procurement Category Manager Job Description, learn about us, and for help to apply. Don’t wait, roles can close early, so apply and take the first step towards making a difference.

To let us know how we can help you shine in our process, email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk to discuss your reasonable adjustments.