Category Manager - Digital & Technology 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Summary

Step into the role of Procurement Category Manager - Digital and Technology (D&T) and help shape the future of how we deliver technology across the business. You’ll play a key part in sourcing, commercial analysis and contract development to support our Digital, Data and Technology priorities. Working closely with partners across Procurement, Finance and D&T you’ll bring insight, commercial confidence and critical thinking to ensure we secure the right solutions that enable innovation and long‑term value. If you are passionate about building strong relationships, contributing to meaningful change and seeing the results of your work come to life, this role offers the perfect platform to make a measurable impact.

All the details

Please note this role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Capability to review, interpret and negotiate contractual terms and conditions within defined commercial and legal guardrails, ensuring alignment with the M&S Legal Playbook
• Build effective working relationships with D&T, Finance and Procurement colleagues to support collaborative decision making
• Bring external insights to help shape forward‑looking Category Plans aligned with the Digital & Technology strategy
• Work with Finance to align and embed commercial benefits within the Budget
• Manage end‑to‑end Source to Contract activity including strategy creation, market testing, evaluation, negotiation and contract award
• Oversee the business contracts approvals process ensuring all governance documentation and approvals are completed to a high standard

Who you are

Your skills will include:

• Strong commercial and negotiation capability across D&T categories
• Ability to influence and partner confidently with business partners
• Adaptable communication style suited to a range of audiences
• Analytical and forward‑looking approach with the ability to contribute to category strategy
• Skilled in supplier performance improvement and the delivery of innovation

What’s in it for you

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger – helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast‑moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
• Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

Support & Reasonable Adjustments

If you feel you’d benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.