Category Manager – Professional Services Procurement
Leeds (3 Days Office / 2 Days WFH) | £60,000–£65,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to join the procurement team of one of the UK’s most recognisable retail brands and take ownership of a broad Professional Services procurement portfolio.
Operating within a fast-paced, commercially driven environment, procurement plays a key role in supporting business strategy and delivering value across the organisation. This is a business where procurement is taken seriously, stakeholders are engaged and good ideas can quickly become reality.
The successful candidate will join a growing team and gain exposure to senior stakeholders while developing expertise across a diverse range of Professional Services categories.
What makes this role stand out
• Join a household-name organisation where procurement has genuine influence
• Ownership of a broad Professional Services procurement portfolio
• Fast-paced environment where decisions are made quickly and procurement can drive change
• Strong development and progression opportunities within a growing procurement function
• Exposure to experienced procurement leaders and senior stakeholders
The role
You will lead sourcing and category management activity across a range of Professional Services spend areas, including: Professional Services, Consultancy Services, HR & Recruitment Services, Legal Services, Marketing & Creative Services, Audit & Tax Services, Learning & Development, Business Support Services
You will partner with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships and deliver commercial value through sourcing and negotiation activity.
Ideal background
• Strong procurement or category management experience
• Exposure to Professional Services procurement highly desirable
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercially minded with strong sourcing and negotiation capability
• Ambitious individual looking to broaden experience and progress within procurement
This role will suit someone who enjoys working at pace, building stakeholder relationships and taking ownership of strategic procurement activity.
For procurement professionals looking to join a major organisation with strong career progression and a highly visible procurement function, this is a standout opportunity.
To find out more, please apply directly via this page or send your CV to Devan at
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