Procurement Category Manager

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Category Manager

Location: London | Salary: Up to £60,000 | Employment Type: Permanent | Working Style: Hybrid

Overview

A large organisation is 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.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Experience procuring indirect goods.
  • Experience implementing category plans.
  • Excellent communicator.
  • Hard‑working and ambitious.
  • Team player who thrives when working with others towards shared goals.

Package & Benefits

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

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Job Description:

Category Manager

Location: London | Salary: Up to £60,000 | Employment Type: Permanent | Working Style: Hybrid

Overview

A large organisation is 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.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Experience procuring indirect goods.
  • Experience implementing category plans.
  • Excellent communicator.
  • Hard‑working and ambitious.
  • Team player who thrives when working with others towards shared goals.

Package & Benefits

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

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Posted: May 17th, 2026