Senior Category Manager - Digital

Digital Senior Category ManagerLocation: Reading (Hybrid)Salary: £63,000 – £75,000 + £5,800 Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsContract 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.