Procurement Category Lead

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Category Lead to join the team and help deliver the UK procurement strategy, lead sourcing activity across key spend categories and shape the future of procurement within the business. You will work closely with business stakeholders, suppliers and Group Procurement colleagues to drive commercial value, support operational excellence and embed best practice across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering sourcing strategies across assigned procurement categories
• Managing category pipelines, contract renewals and supplier consolidation activities to maximise value and efficiency
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and provide strategic procurement support
• Leading sourcing and contract negotiations to achieve commercial and operational benefits
• Supporting the ongoing integration and development of procurement processes, policies and governance frameworks
• Working collaboratively with Group Procurement teams to support planning, forecasting and broader business objectives
• Monitoring market trends, supplier developments and industry best practice to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
• Using spend analysis and management information to provide insight, support decision-making and strengthen procurement controls
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing, contract management and supplier performance
• Ensuring all procurement activity is delivered in line with regulatory, governance and compliance requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in procurement, category management or supply chain management
• Experience managing sourcing projects, supplier relationships and commercial contracts
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded with experience managing complex or high-value spend categories
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insight into action
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a passion for continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills and the ability to produce clear business cases, reports and proposals
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working within a regulated environment and knowledge of the automotive, leasing or wider operational supply chain sector is highly advantageous.

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