Group Category Manager – Electronic Systems & Software

Location: Remote, anywhere in the UK, with national and occasional international travel

Company

hirify.global is a global engineering services company delivering complex offshore energy projects and supporting customers across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport.

What you will do

• Develop and deliver the Group Electronic Systems & Software category strategy, including supplier, contract, and commercial improvement roadmaps.
• Consolidate and optimise the supplier base to reduce complexity and improve commercial outcomes.
• Renew, standardise, and enhance key supplier agreements and establish supplier relationship management frameworks.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Development, Defence, IT, Finance, and Legal stakeholders to anticipate technology needs and align procurement with business roadmaps.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, value improvements, and supply chain efficiencies.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with Group policies, governance standards, and delegated authorities.

Requirements

• Experience in procurement, category management, or commercial roles within technology, software, or engineering environments.
• Strong contract negotiation skills covering software licences, SaaS, and technology agreements.
• Proven ability to develop category strategies, optimise supplier bases, and deliver commercial value.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across Engineering, IT, Finance, and Legal.
• Experience aligning procurement activity with technology roadmaps and future business needs.
• Degree educated.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of advanced electronics, embedded software, or defence-related supply chains.
• CIPS and/or World Commerce & Contracting qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employment with a competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience.
• Benefits include a car allowance, private medical insurance, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and company pension.
• Clear career development pathways and organisational visibility.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work supporting safety, innovation, and global operations.