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 and 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 ..... full job details .....