Category Manager – Digital & Technology

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong commercial and negotiation capabilities, with a focus on supplier performance improvement and innovation delivery. Skilled in managing end-to-end Source to Contract activities while ensuring compliance with governance standards.

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