Category Manager - 12 month FTC

Category ManagerContract: Fixed term (Maternity cover - up to 12 months)Start date: ImmediateHours: 36.25 per weekWorking pattern: Hybrid / Home-based The OpportunityWe are supporting a well-established, values-driven national organisation to appoint an experienced Category Manager to join its central procurement function at an exciting point of transformation.This fixed-term role will play a key part in delivering a category-led procurement approach across a broad Operations and Corporate Services portfolio, ensuring robust governance, value for money and sustainable commercial outcomes.You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, helping to shape procurement strategies that directly support front-line delivery and organisational priorities. The role offers real scope to influence, innovate and embed best-practice commercial capability within a complex, mission-led environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and implementation of category strategies aligned to organisational objectivesDeliver high-impact procurement activity across operations and corporate servicesManage complex supplier relationships, contracts and performance frameworksNegotiate commercial agreements and oversee transitions to new contractsIdentify and mitigate commercial, supplier and sourcing risksUse spend data, market intelligence and performance insight to drive continuous improvementSupport and coach internal stakeholders to build commercial and procurement ..... full job details .....