Category Manager

Category Manager / Up to £60,000 / London / Permanent / Hybrid

Overview:

A large organisation are currently seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join their team to manage the procurement of indirect goods.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your procurement experience further

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic category management for indirect goods and services, aligning category plans to organisational objectives.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract implementation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to drive value for money and commercial best practice.
• Deliver spend optimisation initiatives, savings targets, and continuous improvement across assigned categories.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and risk mitigation to ensure effective contract delivery.
• Ensure procurement activity is compliant with policies, governance requirements, and best practice procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience within a category manager position in the private sector
• Great negotiation skills
• Experience procuring indirect goods
• Experience implementing category plans
• An excellent communicator
• Hard-working and ambitious
• A team player who thrives when working with others towards shared goals

Package:

• Up to £60,000)
• Hybrid working
• Great pension scheme
• Great working environment

Category Manager / Up to £60,000 / London / Permanent / Hybrid

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