Category Manager

Category Manager Hybrid / Durrington, West Sussex (attendance in office 2/3 days a week) 6-Month Contract 550 per day (Inside IR35)OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join our utilities client within their Sourcing and Category Management team on an interim basis. This role will provide critical support in shaping and delivering the Customer Strategy from a procurement and commercial perspective. Reporting to Natasha Bellwood, this role will provide critical support in shaping and delivering the Customer Strategy from a procurement and commercial perspective.This opportunity offers the opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile programme and influence strategic procurement outcomes.The RoleAs Category Manager, you will play a key role in strategic sourcing, demand management, and value delivery, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to optimise spend and minimise total cost of ownership.Southern Water''s Sourcing and Category Management function is focused on driving value through proactive category strategies, aligning procurement approaches with organisational demand and long-term business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesPlay a key role in strategic sourcing, demand management, and value delivery, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to optimise spend and minimise total cost of ownershipDevelop and implement category-specific sourcing strategies aligned with Procurement and Value Management strategiesWork closely with ..... full job details .....