Category Manager

An established business is seeking a Category Manager to join its Central Procurement team, taking ownership of a diverse portfolio of indirect spend including IT, Telecoms, Fleet, PPE & Workwear, Office Supplies, and Print Services.

This is an exciting remote opportunity to influence sourcing strategy, deliver commercial value, and build strategic supplier partnerships across a national organisation.

If you''re passionate about procurement, supplier performance, and driving measurable business improvements, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

The Role As the Category Manager, you''ll:

• Develop and implement long-term category strategies that align with business objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of indirect procurement categories including IT, telecoms, fleet, office services, PPE/workwear and print solutions.
• Analyse spend, supplier performance and market trends to identify cost-saving and value creation opportunities.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, RFPs, contract renewals and supplier onboarding.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing and supplier frameworks to maximise value across the business.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support operational requirements, business development and mobilisation projects.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage governance processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify procurement risks while ensuring compliance with company policies, sustainability objectives and ESG requirements.
• Produce category performance reporting and use data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making.

You To be successful in the role of Category Manager, you''ll bring:

• A minimum of 5 years'' experience in Category Management or Senior Procurement.
• Experience managing indirect procurement categories such as IT, Fleet, Telecoms, Office Services or Workplace Solutions.
• A proven track record of delivering commercial value, cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data and market intelligence.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts and procurement frameworks.
• Knowledge of UK commercial contracts and procurement best practice.
• CIPS Level 5 (or equivalent) is desirable, or you''ll be working towards a professional procurement qualification.

What''s in it for you? Join a well-established organisation that continues to invest in procurement excellence, digital transformation and strategic sourcing. You''ll become part of a collaborative procurement function where your expertise will directly influence business performance across a nationally recognised Facilities Management operation.
This role offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working (London office 1–2 days per week).
• Exposure to high-value, business-critical procurement categories.
• Opportunities to lead strategic sourcing projects and supplier innovation.
• A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and career development.

Apply Now! If you''re an experienced Category Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, or Indirect Procurement Manager looking for your next opportunity, we''d love to hear from you.
Click ''Apply Now'' and send your CV to Olivia Blake or George Davis. Interviews are taking place now, so don''t miss your opportunity to join a market-leading Facilities Management organisation.

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