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Senior Product Manager Pay up to £80,257, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. We're looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead products that truly change lives. You'll shape strategy in our Health and Disability space, guiding multiple teams to deliver services that support millions of UK Citizens. From defining vision and roadmaps to driving user-centred design and mentoring a talented team, you'll play a key role in transforming complex services into simple, impactful solutions. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Coaching & Mentoring - You can mentor and coach product managers and teams to deliver high-quality products and services, fostering growth and confidence. User-Centred Design - You work closely with users to represent their needs in prioritisation decisions, ensuring value is delivered at the earliest opportunity. Stakeholder Management - You can influence stakeholders in challenging circumstances, diffusing conflict and building consensus to keep delivery on track. Agile Expertise - You know when agile ways of working are most appropriate and can adapt delivery approaches to suit context and complexity. Product Leadership - You actively lead products, setting clear goals and direction of travel to ensure teams succeed and outcomes align with organisational strategy. You and your role We're looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead the design and delivery of products that make a real difference to people's lives. This role sits within our Health and Disability area, where you'll shape product strategy to improve services for people with health conditions or disabilities. You'll work across multiple product teams, managing products at different stages of the lifecycle and ensuring outcomes align with departmental priorities. You'll define and communicate product vision, create value-driven roadmaps, and make informed decisions based on quality and impact. You'll build strong relationships across organisational boundaries, influence stakeholders, and lead transformational change in complex environments. Alongside delivery, you'll champion user-centred design principles, ensuring customer insight drives the development of digital services. As a senior leader, you'll manage and develop a team of product managers, providing coaching and mentoring to build capability and foster a high-performing culture. You'll also drive continuous improvement in product maturity, enhancing performance and delivery standards. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £80,257. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards. Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Digital Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Product Manager Pay up to £80,257, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. We're looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead products that truly change lives. You'll shape strategy in our Health and Disability space, guiding multiple teams to deliver services that support millions of UK Citizens. From defining vision and roadmaps to driving user-centred design and mentoring a talented team, you'll play a key role in transforming complex services into simple, impactful solutions. DWP. Digital with Purpose. We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work, and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Coaching & Mentoring - You can mentor and coach product managers and teams to deliver high-quality products and services, fostering growth and confidence. User-Centred Design - You work closely with users to represent their needs in prioritisation decisions, ensuring value is delivered at the earliest opportunity. Stakeholder Management - You can influence stakeholders in challenging circumstances, diffusing conflict and building consensus to keep delivery on track. Agile Expertise - You know when agile ways of working are most appropriate and can adapt delivery approaches to suit context and complexity. Product Leadership - You actively lead products, setting clear goals and direction of travel to ensure teams succeed and outcomes align with organisational strategy. You and your role We're looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead the design and delivery of products that make a real difference to people's lives. This role sits within our Health and Disability area, where you'll shape product strategy to improve services for people with health conditions or disabilities. You'll work across multiple product teams, managing products at different stages of the lifecycle and ensuring outcomes align with departmental priorities. You'll define and communicate product vision, create value-driven roadmaps, and make informed decisions based on quality and impact. You'll build strong relationships across organisational boundaries, influence stakeholders, and lead transformational change in complex environments. Alongside delivery, you'll champion user-centred design principles, ensuring customer insight drives the development of digital services. As a senior leader, you'll manage and develop a team of product managers, providing coaching and mentoring to build capability and foster a high-performing culture. You'll also drive continuous improvement in product maturity, enhancing performance and delivery standards. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £80,257. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards. Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Digital Awards Process: We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Description Job Title: Software Engineer - Submarines Working Pattern: Full time (Days) Working location: Derby (Onsite) We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to help develop tools that support the design and manufacture of nuclear powerplants for the Royal Navy. You will build in-house web applications that help scientists and engineers work more efficiently and make better decisions. In this role, you will specify, design, test, and validate software components, and deliver high-quality code and documentation on time. You will break down designs, create tests, and ensure the software meets all requirements Our backend uses Python with scientific libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Polars), and our frontend uses React. Experience with these is helpful but not required. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. What you will be doing: With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be involved with the following: Developing web applications for the upload, processing, and visualisation of complex manufacturing datasets. Aggregating data to aid product manufacture, helping to reduce risk, time and cost in our products. Modernising our processes and methods, acting as an ambassador for software and digital methods. As a senior software engineer you will seek to mentor and upskill junior colleagues, through maintaining technical development, guiding process compliance, and supporting wellbeing. Who we're looking for: At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria: Demonstrable long-term experience of software development in a commercial environment. Preferably in fields with a focus on compliance (Financial services, medical, engineering, etc). A numerate, degree level, education (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering) or equivalent experience. Committed to developing high quality code that is interpretable, documented and tested. Taking responsibility to steer the governance and continuous improvement of these processes. With the support of the product owner, you will be keen to work with a range of customers from operations and engineering to elicit requirements and translate them to traceable code. Designing and architecting solutions for long term stability and maintainability. Have a delivery focussed mindset, able to make decisions that make best compromises between complexity and shipping value. This includes at the tech stack level. Experience of automation in the context of software development and deployment lifecycle. Demonstrable leadership attributes. This need not be a direct team leader or managerial role, but the behaviours and values commensurate with a senior position Have interests in topics beyond the typical scope of web application development, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants with interests in statistics, optimisation, and mathematics (Desirable). Experience of working during change or transformation. Building relationship within complex organisations and using this to influence outcomes (Desirable). We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people Rolls-Royce To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don't currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL. Closing date: 16/01/2026 As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided. Job Category Software Systems Posting Date 10 Dec 2025; 00:12 Posting End Date 16 Jan 2026PandoLogic.

E-commerce Trading Manager - Peterborough - Multichannel Retail - Salary up to £45k + Bonus, 25 Days Holiday A commercially sharp, data-led E-commerce Trading Manager who drives performance across product, digital, and customer touchpoints. Known for uniting teams, owning key decisions, and delivering high-impact trading results, this Ecommerce Trading Manager plays a central role in accelerating growth within a fast-paced multichannel environment. Key Responsibilities Leads the full trading strategy, aligning product, site experience, and marketing under clear commercial direction. Owns weekly trading reviews, delivering insight-led actions and recommendations to senior leadership. Manages category, pricing, promotions, and campaign decisions to maximise sales and margin. Oversees commercial budgets, ensuring efficient, data-driven investment. Guides and develops the Trading team, driving clarity, high performance, and collaboration. Works closely with Buying and Merchandising to shape product priorities and stock flow. Steers digital marketing and CRM activity to ensure alignment with trading goals. Owns onsite execution, approving homepage, navigation, and landing page changes to optimise conversion. To be considered for the position of Ecommerce Trading Manager, you will offer: Proven experience in ecommerce trading or commercial digital roles, ideally within retail or fashion. Strong analytical skills and confidence making data-led decisions. A deep understanding of trading levers across digital marketing, CRM, and onsite performance. Clear communication and influencing ability across multiple teams and senior stakeholders. The Ecommerce Trading Manager offers strong commercial judgement, ownership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organisation and project management skills, with a proactive, collaborative mindset. Apply today to find out more. BH35024 JBRP1_UKTJ

DWP. Digital with Purpose. Join DWP Digital as an IT Service Manager and play a key role in delivering effective technical services in a fast-paced, evolving environment. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? As an IT Service Manager at DWP Digital you will play a key role in delivering effective technical services in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll support the development and operation of Digital Channels Services that help some of our most vulnerable customers. You'll manage end-to-end service performance, collaborate with technical teams and suppliers, and ensure products meet agreed targets. This includes overseeing major customer-facing services such as one of Europe's largest contact centres, video solutions for assessments, and validation tooling. We're looking for someone with strong service management expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to drive continual improvement. You'll ensure changes are managed under robust governance, maintain service management collateral like dashboards and risk registers, and manage large-scale IT services using frameworks such as ITIL. If you're passionate about delivering quality services and improving user experience, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Manchester or Newcastle-upon-Tyne, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%). Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of up to £46,547. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £12,876 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through.Interview: a single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application. JBRP1_UKTJ

Company description We think big. And act bigger. Stay versatile and interconnected. We approach everything with an inventive spirit and rigorous mindset. Individually we're great, but as a team we're unstoppable. Together, we seek out opportunities, frame problems and solve complex challenges. Our collective brilliance exposes breakthroughs. Our capability unleashes creativity. We pursue a new perspective and deliver a new kind of ROI. Zenith International is the central team, primarily based in London, supporting our local Zenith markets, leading new business efforts, developing thought-leadership, and driving network development for our 250 offices across 95 countries with over 8,000 staff worldwide. We house a large team of multi-faceted communications planners, digital and innovation specialists and client leadership teams. Our global client portfolio comprises a range of category leaders including Adobe, Reckitt, TikTok, Edrington, Coty and Electrolux. Our Commitment At Zenith International, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger and help drive invention in the work we do for our clients better. We also believe it enables a greater idea exchange that fuels innovation and best reflects diverse consumer experiences. We are committed to encouraging our talent to participate in Publicis Groupe's wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, which includes professional development experiences and participation in the company's many business resource groups. These include VivaWomen!, Égalité, MOCA (Men Of Colour Alliance) and more than a dozen others that are thriving across our network. Through advocacy, education and inclusion we foster greater collaboration among our people, which in turn inspires work that provides better experiences for our clients and their consumers. Overview In March 2023, Publicis Media won the Adobe business for Europe, APAC, and Japan. We have established the Adobe.pub team to act as a seamless extension of the Adobe marketing team. Adobe.pub sits within the Zenith Global team and benefits from the opportunity, infrastructure and culture of one of the best international agencies in London. This is an incredible opportunity to drive growth and change on a fast-growing, game-changing Publicis Media client. We are looking for a Paid Social Account Director to work on the Adobe Document Product Group. This role reports to Performance Lead for Adobe EMEA. This is an opportunity for a talented individual to implement the tactical day to day of the Paid social campaigns and ensure accounts are aligned with the central strategy and adhere to best practice. At the same time, this role is also responsible for contributing to community and best practice sharing across the Paid Social community on all 3 product groups on Adobe in EMEA. Responsibilities Planning, managing and activating multi-market campaigns on all global Paid Social platforms Involved with using tech partners and managing brand safety, verification and data providers, such as Sprinklr, Smartly, DV, IAS, Moat, Nielsen etc. Managing a team, hiring and developing talent, training, conducting appraisals, as well as performance management Use knowledge of first and third party measurement solutions and up to date with incoming industry changes around privacy and identity Strategic and commercially minded in planning goals for their teams as well as being able to shape and develop a biddable strategy Qualifications Strong client and stakeholder management Been part of a management/leadership team focusing not only on their account team but a wider team Able to manage and activate paid social campaigns Knowledge and experience in paid social planning and response to brief Additional information Zenith International has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

Solution Architect- Sourcing and Procurement Operations Location: UK wide Competitive Salary and Package (dependent on experience) Career Level: Senior Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of sourcing and procurement services. You'll work on opportunities with colleagues to build compelling and innovative procurement solutions using the latest technologies, digital tools and assets to help our clients get to the next level. If you're also looking to take your own career to the next level, working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our European team, you'll be working with market leading capabilities and cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. As a Solution Architect Senior Manager, you will: Build solutions specific to our clients, combining the best human and machine capabilities across a variety of industries, geographies and business models; Work with our Sales, Delivery and Technology teams to build compelling propositions and maximise value for our clients Work in a team of likeminded individuals, helping to share your experience to develop the next generation of Solution Architects Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following skills: Domain expertise in either or both of Sourcing and Category Management and Procure to Pay Experience in a solution, sales, account management or delivery role Commercial awareness and negotiation Robust analytical skills to interrogate and make sense of incomplete data from multiple sources Set yourself apart: Story telling - the ability to articulate a clear value proposition behind your solutions Project management skills Leading virtual teams What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 569,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at .

Role: Procurement Category Manager, IT Location: London Career level: 7 Salary: Excellent salary and benefits package (dependent on experience) Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Business Process Servicesprofessionals work on projects across a range of business processes, business applications and information technology. They may provide technology services, such as application management, infrastructure management and systems integration, or they may deliver business process services, including finance and accounting, procurement and human resources. Depending on the role, Business Process Services professionals may be based at a client's office or in one of Accenture's 50 delivery centers around the world. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. As a Category Manager you will: The Procurement Category Manager will utilize their deep Information Technology sourcing and supplier management experience to help our customers drive tangible results. In this capacity, you will work directly with an Accenture customer/s with responsibility for delivering category management services including, but not limited to, strategic sourcing, client stakeholder management, supplier performance management, and continuous cost and performance improvement. Additionally, you will develop and provide oversight for the execution of IT/Telecom sourcing strategies that support each customer's business goals while achieving optimal pricing, quality and service levels. Design and implement cost savings projects across multiple IT/Telecom sub-categories including Laptop/Desktop Hardware, Intel-level Servers, Mid-range Hardware, Storage, Telecom Hardware, Shrink Wrap Software, Application Software, Long Distance Voice-Data, and Wireless Services Engage with clients senior management team members to drive strategic initiatives and communicate progress Develop broad network of strong client stakeholder relationships, particularly in Real Estate/Facilities Management function, to facilitate delivery of services and achievement of contractual requirements (savings targets, SLAs) Conduct opportunity assessments across IT/Telecom spend subcategories to establish annual category strategies inclusive of sourcing wave plans that support overall savings target achievement Provide oversight and program management to ensure efficient delivery of a portfolio of strategic sourcing projects Work collaboratively with suppliers and customer stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost and performance improvement strategies Identify and resolve strategic supplier performance issues to ensure customer satisfaction Measure and manage suppliers/service providers' performance relative to contracted service levels. Conduct/ leverage supply-market research to develop and share market insights with clients and within Accenture Delegate work appropriately, coach and develop team members in their performance and professional development Identify opportunities to develop repeatable processes and automate work Further advance program and senior client relationship management skills Grow IT/Telecom category knowledge to expert levels, creating growth opportunities for self, team and company Lead all associated delivery team members to achieve target results and customer satisfaction Contribute to IT/Telecom Practice value proposition through collateral development and input into tools/applications Show more Show less Qualifications We are looking for experience in the following skills: Bachelor's Degree Extensive experience in a category management, procurement, and/or supply chain function Experience of multiple IT/Telecom categories, including: Laptop/Desktop Hardware, Intel-level Servers, Mid-range Hardware, Storage, Telecom Hardware, Shrink Wrap Software, Application Software, Long Distance Voice-Data, and Wireless Services Extensive experience in a client facing role Demonstrated ability to manage the successful creation and execution of a strategy, operating budget and staffing plan to support customer and company goals Strong ability to effectively lead in a matrix organizational structure working with multiple internal clients Ability to adapt to the varied corporate cultures and organizational structures of our customers Exceptional track record of building relationships with stakeholders or customers that have resulted in high customer satisfaction Proven ability to drive transformational change Solid people development skills Excellent communication, organization/time management and problem solving skills Well-developed, solution-oriented selling skills Proven ability to build, manage and foster a team-oriented environment Set yourself apart: Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline (business/finance/economics/engineering/ mathematics) or equivalent Post-Graduate degree preferred Ability to effectively lead formal strategic sourcing efforts related to IT/Telecom and services Ability to interface with customers and suppliers via strong written and verbal communications skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Formal training and/or experience in strategic sourcing Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel) and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 674,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

frog is one of the world's most successful innovation and design companies and has recently turbo-charged our UK business through a number of mergers and acquisitions. We're growing fast, and our next move is to build on our global heritage in brand consultancy and launch a market leading UK brand offer. Why join frog? frog partners with customer-centric enterprises to drive sustainable growth, by building and orchestrating experiences at scale, while harnessing the power of data and technology. From working with Steve Jobs on Apple's design language, through to reinventing Disney's Theme Parks and partnering with Porsche to turbocharge their products, we've spent six decades on the cutting edge of design. Now we're inventing the future of customer experiences by delivering market-defining business models, products, services, brand engagements and communications. Our work touches hearts and moves markets. Joining 2000+ frogs means joining the "pond," a global network of studios, each with a thriving, in-person and vibrant virtual culture. frogs are curious, collaborative, and courageous, united by our passion for improving the human experience across our areas of expertise, while each bringing our unique and diverse skills and experiences to the table. frogs prize humour, positivity and community just as highly as performance and outcomes. Our culture is open, flexible, inclusive and engaging. Working at frog means being empowered to meet the moment and Make Your Mark on every project, in your studio, your community and in the world at large. Three beliefs underpin our culture & frame the type of people who excel at frog: • Being a challenger brand: a home for rebels and disruptors who want to do their best work • Making our mark: fanatically improving our world and having real impact by crafting things people love • A belief in the power of emotion; and in not compromising on quality The role You will be joining the Innovation, Strategy and Design team in frog. We define growth strategies, create inspired innovation portfolios and develop products, services, and experiences that create sustainable, profitable growth for our clients. As a team we seek to create the most potent strategy and innovation practice on Earth. We have a bold future ahead of us as we continue to partner with customer-centric enterprises to drive sustainable growth, while harnessing the power of innovation, design, data and technology. We're inventing the future by delivering market-defining business models, products, services, brand engagements and communications. We are looking for a Senior Programme Manager to join the Innovation team in our London office. As an experienced practitioner you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive complex programmes from inception through to completion. As a client-facing leader, you will oversee day-to-day relationships with clients, providing thoughtful and pragmatic leadership, and identifying opportunities to scale and deepen relationships. As a key contributor to your practice, you will build best practices and tools that help teams manage and deliver best-in-class innovation, strategy, and design programmes Your Responsibilities As a Senior Programme Manager you would be responsible for: • Leading the strategic design management process, including contracts, programme organisation, resourcing, plan development, scope management and risk mitigation. • Building trust with clients, managing their expectations with confidence and professionalism. • Working collaboratively with cross functional teams, both inside and outside of frog. • Proactively and clearly communicating status, risks, and issues internally and with clients. • Managing programme budgets. • Maintaining appropriate programme documentation related to deliverables, schedule, and budget. • Aiding in the ongoing evolution of the Strategic Design Management discipline within frog. • Enabling frog teams to do the best work of their career. Experience required • Previous background in consulting, agency or industry with experience managing teams of cross-disciplinary resources with complex, multi-location programmes. • Experience and knowledge of design and design processes, combined with technology. • Experience with implementing project management tools, methodologies, and best practices (Agile a plus). • Experience in account management and business development practices. • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with impeccable responsiveness and follow-through on details. • Ability to develop strong relationships and enable cohesiveness across diverse individual skills and styles. • Proven ability and desire to solve problems and look for opportunities for improvement. • Passion for human-centred design and empathy for those who we design for. It would be a bonus if you had: • Experience in the delivery of digital products, designing compelling user experiences and implementing them through the most appropriate development tools and technologies. • Experience in defining design ops and shaping design and delivery teams. Our Requirements You should ideally have a graduate degree and a wealth of programme management experience - for an innovation consulting firm, a design firm or within a start-up environment, at Senior or Lead level as a minimum. You shall be able to demonstrate the following characteristics: • Powerful Storytelling. You should have an intuitive ability to represent complex concepts in a clear, concise and compelling way. • Presentation Skills. You should be experienced presenting to senior executives and large audiences, both formally and informally. • Creative Sensibilities. You should have a well-honed aesthetic appreciation, and experience working with creative teams across a range of disciplines and deliverables. • Diverse Experience. You will have depth in 1-2 sectors or categories, but you should be able to demonstrate a range of category experience and feel comfortable working across sectors. • Contagious Passion. You should see and be inspired by disruptive innovation and transformational ideas, and be able to stoke the fires of those around you. • Considered Opinions. You should be able to form thoughtful and considered perspectives, supported by both objective fact and strategic conviction. • Inspirational Leadership. You should be able to inspire a project team working with you to push for excellence and deliver bold, fresh thinking. Equal Opportunities at frog frog and Capgemini Invent are Equal Opportunity Employers encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. frog is a global business with teams working from every corner of the world. To help us process your application, please ensure that your application documents (CV, cover letter, portfolio, etc.) are all in English. Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Since June 2021, frog is part of Capgemini Invent As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 36 offices and 37 creative studios around the world, it comprises a 10,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth. Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 270,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50 year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fuelled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2020 global revenues of €16 billion. Make Your Mark

Are you a passionate and experienced senior IT & Digital category professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive on delighting customers with a service that is sensitive, responsive, flexible, balanced and cost effective? With accelerated growth across the NHS and Public Sector delivering transformational change, this is an exciting time to lead a growing category team. You will be comfortable working in a regulated environment and focussed on creating, delivering and managing complex framework agreements; designed to satisfy current client demands and meet future needs. You'll also help develop key strategic plans to generate solid growth pipelines across your portfolio. A confident communicator, you will build and manage internal and external stakeholders and develop strong supplier relationships. Working with some of the most recognised global brands, you'll also seek out new entrants to deliver market-leading, award-worthy procurement solutions. If you are looking for real career satisfaction making a difference in an evolving NHS landscape, we want to hear from you! What you will be doing: Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of buying staff of different levels Creating, developing and managing a category portfolio of OJEU compliant Framework Agreements Developing and implementing short and long-term category strategies Driving uptake of portfolio across the landscape, working alongside key support teams including: Innovation, Implementation, Marketing and Consultancy Managing a portfolio of projects, working closely with key stakeholders to influence procurement choice and drives savings and efficiencies and improve quality Offering procurement support to the customer Service Directorates, Heads of Procurement and Key Leaders on a national footprint Negotiating with the supplier base ensuring that all aspects are covered within the category from a product, service and stakeholder basis What you will bring: Membership of CIPS or alternative Technology institution with comparable qualification Significant public sector procurement experience within Digital & IT with a working knowledge of EU procurement rules and legislation. An in depth understanding of Digital & IT solutions within the Healthcare industry and the wider public sector, including future changes within this market place. Demonstrable experience of selling framework solutions into healthcare and wider public sector organisations with a strong focus on revenue generation. Strong senior stakeholder and customer engagement/relationship building experience is a must in this role. Commercially astute in relation to organisational growth targets regarding uptake of our framework agreements It would be great if you had: Experience and knowledge of working with the NHS Understanding and experience of e-sourcing and e-procurement solutions If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: UK - this role with require travel to the Salford office once per month Security Clearance Level: DBS Internal Recruiter: Katie Salary: up to £60,000 per annum Depending upon experience and development needs Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams' expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Would you like to join us on our journey? We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

Category Manager - Recruitment Acquisition London - with flexibility An overview of the role Working in the global procurement team with a focus on the UK Capgemini business, this exciting role sits across all business units across the UK, reporting into the head of external resource and services procurement. The team manage the vast majority of non-IT spend across the UK supporting UK management but report completely globally in structure. This role will be working extensively across the business, managing all elements of contingent and permanent hiring across the UK business, in addition to training. Procurement operate at a high-profile level in the business and the main stakeholders will be Directors and above. The work The role will focus on the full end to end management and accountability of an outsourced MSP Solution, and supporting HR/Recruitment with Permanent Hiring via an outsourced RPO in addition to Executive Recruitment, Early Careers and Training. The right person will have strong stakeholder management skills due to the executive colleagues leading in these areas and be the first point of contact for any queries from across the business. They will be working across HR, delivery, resourcing, and training, responsible for ensuring the services are best in class and support the business to hire c. 2000 resources per year in a very competitive IT recruitment market. The role manages circa £150M in spend across a large supplier base. This is a complex and fast paced role, that will be incredibly rewarding for the right person! Why this role? What you'll do Working across senior stakeholders to understand needs and develop a range of category strategies to drive innovation and value for Capgemini. Exploring the next generation of Total Talent Solutions to ensure Capgemini are at the forefront of change and support the business to generate revenue. Ensuring all high value procurement is managed strategically from RFx utilisation, make vs buy decisions to supplier management and solution optimisation. Working alongside Procurement colleagues to ensure efficiencies are maintained across categories. Ensure a clear and fit for purpose supply chain, through selection and rationalisation. Develop a clear and regular pattern of supplier relationship management to drive day to day business efficiency and a culture of continuous improvement. Ensure the business understand the value you and the procurement function bring by being a true specialist in your category. Why you? What you'll bring Strong experience in HR/Resourcing procurement. Working with outsourced recruitment providers (MSP/RPO) is preferred. Strong stakeholder management and negotiating skills Solid background in large complex matrix multi-national companies, with employee management experience. Preferred working in a fast-paced service sector B2B business Motivation, ambition, and drive to succeed Why us? While we're a global consultancy, we're made up of supportive, close-knit communities. Everyone wants to get the best solutions for our customers and create the best working environment. Work Life Harmony We understand that everyone has varied lives and we want you to have a great work-life balance. So, where possible, our Work Life Harmony policy will help you to work flexibly and juggle your work and home life. Diversity Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The Group is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of clients' opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms. Building on its strong 50-year+ heritage and deep industry-specific expertise, Capgemini enables organizations to realize their business ambitions through an array of services from strategy to operations. Capgemini is driven by the conviction that the business value of technology comes from and through people. Today, it is a multicultural company of 270,000 team members in almost 50 countries. With Altran, the Group reported 2019 combined revenues of €17billion. Discover more about what Capgemini can offer you. Visit: and

JOB TITLE : Senior Product Manager/ Business Manager Chromebook Product Category SALARY: £45,000-£50,0000 Benefits: £12,000-£15,000 bonus, car allowance, pension, healthcare, holiday Hook: Our Chromebook business is one of the fastest growing product categories and we require an experiencedProduct Manager/ Business Manager to manage the relationships between Google, our channel partners and retailers. LOCATION : West Drayton/ Home based/ Hybrid JOB SPECIFICATION: We are looking for a Senior Product Manager/ Business Manager to develop and grow the Chromebook category across retail and commercial go-to-markets segments. You'll work closely with all business functions, collaborating with sales, marketing, finance and service teams across the UK & EMEA. You'll be integral to the product strategy, business planning, marketshare growth as well as revenue and margin contribution. Building and developing relationships with our business partners (retail, resellers, distributors and Google) is key to the successful business planning of this role. In addition you will be responsible for: - Developing quarterly business plans that ensure the successful delivery of the annual financial budget Managing the Chromebook product category P&L and achieving revenue and profit targets in accordance with Key Performance Indicators Optimizing the product and customer mix to maximise category margin, revenue and market share growth Collaborating with regional EMEA product teams to ensure the successful management of product roadmaps and lifecycles including forecasting, new product introductions, sell-in, sell-through and EOL management Building, maintaining and leveraging strong relationships with resellers, distributors, alliance partners and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth, while ensuring the brand is best positioned to win Owning the strategic alliance partner relationships with Google's Chromebook teams across consumer and commercial REQUIREMENTS: This is a real hybrid role requiring someone who has both sales and commercial skills. We are looking for a Senior Product Manager/ Business Manager with a strong background in product and channel management. You'll need experience of either working for a competing vendor within the ICT/ IT space, or a distribution background within a product management role. You'll need a strong understanding of the IT Industry, with a real passion for technology, combining strong b2b and commercial skills as well as being a strategic thinker and meticulous planner. If this role sounds of interest and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply today! KEYWORDS : IT Channel, IT Sales, Channel sales, product manager, product management, category manager, business manager, category management

JOB TITLE : Senior Product Manager/ Business Manager Chromebook Product Category SALARY: £45,000-£50,0000 Benefits: £12,000-£15,000 bonus, car allowance, pension, healthcare, holiday Hook: Our Chromebook business is one of the fastest growing product categories and we require an experienced Business Manager to manage the relationships between Google, our channel partners and retailers. LOCATION : West Drayton/ Home based/ Hybrid JOB SPECIFICATION: We are looking for a Senior Product Manager/ Business Manager to develop and grow the Chromebook category across retail and commercial go-to-markets segments. You'll work closely with all business functions, collaborating with sales, marketing, finance and service teams across the UK & EMEA. You'll be integral to the product strategy, business planning, marketshare growth as well as revenue and margin contribution. Building and developing relationships with our business partners (retail, resellers, distributors and Google) is key to the successful business planning of this role. In addition you will be responsible for: - Developing quarterly business plans that ensure the successful delivery of the annual financial budget Managing the Chromebook product category P&L and achieving revenue and profit targets in accordance with Key Performance Indicators Optimizing the product and customer mix to maximise category margin, revenue and market share growth Collaborating with regional EMEA product teams to ensure the successful management of product roadmaps and lifecycles including forecasting, new product introductions, sell-in, sell-through and EOL management Building, maintaining and leveraging strong relationships with resellers, distributors, alliance partners and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth, while ensuring the brand is best positioned to win Owning the strategic alliance partner relationships with Google's Chromebook teams across consumer and commercial REQUIREMENTS: This is a real hybrid role requiring someone who has both sales and commercial skills. We are looking for a Senior Product Manager/ Business Manager with a strong background in product and channel management. You'll need experience of either working for a competing vendor within the ICT/ IT space, or a distribution background within a product management role. You'll need a strong understanding of the IT Industry, with a real passion for technology, combining strong b2b and commercial skills as well as being a strategic thinker and meticulous planner. If this role sounds of interest and you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply today! KEYWORDS : IT Channel, IT Sales, Channel sales, product manager, product management, category manager, business manager, category management

Senior .NET Developers, Full Stack or Back End focus, £45-65k, Remote with 1-2 Winchester visits per month. Senior .NET Core Developers (Greenfield Platform Build) Winchester (Remote - 1-2 office visits per month) £45000 - £65000 Your new company I'm working with a specialist content marketing business to recruit 2 Senior (or high-mid level) .NET Developers to join their fast-growing team. They run campaigns for a A-Grade list of household businesses and have a new MD and Head of Development fully bought into investing into the tech team. The role is offered as remotely but with occasional visits to the head office in Central Winchester which is easily commutable from most parts of the South East. There won't be contracted days you need to be in but if the team if doing whiteboarding or kicking off a new project you should be readily available to go in for a day here or there. Your new role The company has done amazingly well in a short space of time and their current system has reached capacity. With the new investment in tech the decision has been taken to replace their system with a new version so it's a greenfield environment for those coming in as they are just about to kick this off. The new system will follow Domain Driven Design using .NET Core and the intention is to build a domain then take it to API level ready to push out to customers so this is what to expect in the first year in the role. The role is offered full stack so the intention is to be calculated and look at which part of the application would sing by choosing React or a similar MV* framework. Joining them as a senior the expectation will be to offer support and mentoring to the Junior Developers in the team. The Dev Manager still remains hands-on so will be contribute to the code base and everyone is pulling in the same direction. What you'll need to succeed We're looking for experienced Developers that have built API's, used .NET Core and really know the nuances of C#. Experience of one of the modern Front End frameworks, ideally React would be a big advantage. Of course we need strong SQL Server skills and you will have likely progressed from an Asp.NET MVC background through versions to Core/.NET 5. You should have good knowledge of implementing common design and architectural patterns in an Agile environment and will have a strong command of the entire SDLC. What you'll get in return You'll join a team where work life balance is not an abstract culture. They were early adopters of remote working but want the team close enough so that they don't lose that human/team feel. Socials are big for them as well which ties into this. They offer private healthcare, good pension contributions, 25 days holiday + bank holidays and they are looking at building out benefits options as they grow further into the mid-size category. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Manager. At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Job Profile Summary Responsible for providing strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management activities for the relevant category using advanced sourcing knowledge in order to execute against the strategy and annual plan for the category, participating in the supplier management process from initial selection to effective integration, and coordinating with the relevant areas on their sourcing requirements and expectations. Job Advert We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Category manager to join our team! You will play a pivotal role in leading capability in the retail technology category management to deliver relevant, value-adding category strategies to BP's businesses! This role will provide risk identification, mitigation and optimizing third party spend through dedicated specialist category strategy knowledge, gained through closeness to the industries we source from to build and implement strategies. Taking a collaborative approach with colleagues and the business to understand the priorities and requirements, introducing innovation and ensure category strategies and implementation align. Supporting the global Customer Supply Team to help enable growth in the customer facing business areas and delivering value by ensuring compliance. Accountabilities Build strategies and communication content to ensure that category specific messages (such as risk, guidance, plans, compliance, and market insights) are optimally disseminated across the procurement organisation Manage the interface between category strategy development and implementation through working in partnership with the wider procurement teams and business leaders to provide advice and innovative solutions to the business by bringing in external knowledge to ensure the category strategy is informed with key dynamics and latest thinking within the field Work within the global category network to lead the development of new and innovative sources of supply, and working with the business interface organisation and help build understanding and support for new sources of supply in the business Lead supplier segmentation and execution of appropriate supplier performance approach, including: relationship management, contract management, performance reporting and the monitoring and management of escaped spend (Marketing, Retail Technology and Payments supply base) Ensure timeliness and quality of all contracts required for safe, compliant and reliable business operations i.e. implementation in the appropriate systems, category compliance, contract management and requisitioners training Act as the point of escalation for supplier/business relationships Development and delivery of annual plans for category and scope Accountable for value delivery tracking from the category strategy implementation. Responsible for the Value Delivery in the assigned category and scope, delivering through the procurement operating model within the Customer supply team Supports the objective of no compromise on safe and compliant operations Ensure compliance to BP policies such as, risk management, delegation of authority and DP functional guidelines Essential Proven experience in the relevant category - Retail technology and payments Commercial experience Experience in developing and executing category strategies Skilled Application in supplier management Solid understanding of P2P processes, and SAP system Experience in Ariba e-sourcing or other e-procurement tools is desirable Desirable Skilled in Commercial negotiation Confident Influencer at all levels within a business Comfortable with ambiguity and operating in complex global organisational business structures Project management skills Education University degree in a technical or related equivalent business subject area MCIPS/ISM qualification is desirable We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job. Application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations. #li-sb2 Entity Finance Job Family Group Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group Relocation available No Travel required Negligible travel Time Type Full time Country United Kingdom About BP FINANCE Join us in a crucial time of transition. We are bringing all of our finance and procurement activities for the group into one place, enabling better work. For you this means working with us on: Compliance - efficiently delivering external reporting requirements to ensure we continue to meet our regulatory ‎obligations in all jurisdictions, supported by robust control environment across all three lines of ‎defence.‎ Stewardship - laying out a robust finance framework and providing ongoing management of the balance sheet and ‎portfolio execution, supported by effective advocacy to the market.‎ Performance - facilitating the effective allocation of capital, development of business plans and coordination of ‎business performance interventions to ensure a consistent delivery between strategic aspirations, ‎operational forecasts and delivered outcomes. Furthermore, you will be responsible for value creation through mergers and acquisition-led ‎deals, commercial negotiations and integration of business opportunities.‎ Transformation - driving digital transformation (centralising, digitising, optimising) across all elements of the finance entity to ‎achieve sector-leading cost-performance.‎