Senior Category Manager – Supply Chain and Procurement

Company: iO Associates
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Location: Farnborough
Job Description:

Senior Category Manager – Supply Chain and Procurement

Farnborough – 3 days in a week onsite, up to £700 per day Inside IR35.

A global leader in defence and security, delivering advanced engineering and technology solutions, is looking for a Senior Category Manager – Supply Chain and Procurement. Renowned for innovation across air, land, sea and cyber domains, supporting critical national infrastructure. Combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative approach to deliver high-impact, mission‑critical projects.

Responsibilities

Build and manage senior stakeholder relationships, lead category strategies for HR, recruitment and training, and deliver complex sourcing and contract negotiations. Manage risks, drive supplier performance through SRM, and support transformation initiatives including SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion and Source‑to‑Pay development.

Qualifications / Skills

  • Active Security Clearance (SC).
  • MCIPS qualified or working towards completion.
  • Practical experience with Source to Pay (S2P) technology.
  • Minimum 5 years’ strategic category management experience.
  • Strong experience in Supplier Relations & Risk Management.

*P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.

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Posted: May 4th, 2026