Job Description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

The team at Burberry is looking for a Senior Category Manager to shape and deliver commercial strategies across our global technology landscape. This role will partner closely with IT leadership to influence investment decisions, elevate supplier performance, and drive innovation that enhances Burberry’s digital capabilities. You will lead high‑value procurement programmes that support our transformation agenda and ensure we continue to build a resilient, future‑ready technology supply base.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead strategic category management for complex IT areas across EMEA, the Americas and APAC, delivering long‑term commercial value.
• Advise senior IT stakeholders on commercial direction, shaping priorities and informing investment decisions.
• Develop and evolve multi‑year category strategies that foster innovation, operational excellence and measurable value.
• Oversee complex sourcing activity and contract negotiations to secure competitive, high‑quality agreements.
• Manage key supplier partnerships through robust Supplier Relationship Management, strengthening performance and mitigating risk.
• Work closely with Legal, InfoSec and Finance to ensure compliant, commercially sound contracts that support business needs.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Significant experience in IT Category Management within large and complex organisations.
• Skilled in building trusted relationships with senior business and supplier stakeholders.
• Experienced negotiator, confident in leading both major sourcing programmes and tactical commercial activity.
• Analytical and comfortable working with commercial, financial and technical data to inform decisions.
• Collaborative problem‑solver who thrives in dynamic, evolving environments.
• Supportive leader with the ability to coach and develop colleagues at all levels.

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.