Category Manager - Digital & Tech (12 month FTC)

SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Digital & Technology Category Manager to join us on a 12 month FTC basis.M&S is currently undergoing a significant transformation to ensure the business thrives in an increasingly competitive retail environment. We are making significant strides towards delivering our business strategy and there's never been a more exciting time to join.As a Category Manager and a member of the wider Procurement team, you will contribute towards defining and delivering value to the Digital & Technology teams. We have a hybrid approach working 3 days in the office - talk to us about part time or job share opportunities in this role, if it's meaningful to you, it's important to us. Please note this role is a 12month fixed term contract.All the detailsWhat's in it for you
Being a part of M&S is exactly that - becoming a part and playing your part. We're an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.
Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special
20% Colleague discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food.
A first-class welcome to M&S with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development. Having options to progress is something we're proud of at M&S.
Attractive annual bonus, based on company performance and personal objectives.
Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices website. Including GymSave - that offers up to 25% off Gym Memberships and the option to become an M&S Shareholder using our ShareSave & ShareBuy Schemes
Charity Volunteer Day - A paid day away from work to support your chosen charity.
A very generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Every colleague at M&S has access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support - this includes access to our 24/7 Virtual GP, PAM Assist to support you & your family as well as many other schemes
Family friendly policies to support life's most important milestones including maternity leave, neo-natal
What you'll do Your key accountabilities will include
Sourcing and contract management Category strategy development Supplier relationship management Cross-functional collaboration Risk management Who you are Your skills and experience will include
Strong category knowledge across Digital and Technology. A particular focus on retail is desirable Good people engagement and influencing skills at all levels in an organisation. A good business partner Proven experience across small to large-scale negotiations within procurement
Strong negotiation skills; ability to build and develop relationships with suppliers and internal partners Everyone's welcome M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That's why we're revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There's never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.
We're an in-person business and have core collaboration days in our Support Centre each week. For most teams, this is 3 working days where we come together to collaborate, innovate, and serve our customers brilliantly.
We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
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