Category Manager - Indirect

Category Manager - Corporate Business Services Leading organisation requires a Category Manager to support a broad Corporate Business Services portfolio, with a particular focus on Customer Contact Centres, Facilities Management and outsourced business services.This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional seeking a genuine blend of strategic category management and hands-on sourcing delivery. Working closely with business stakeholders, the Category Manager will lead tendering activities, develop long-term category strategies and drive commercial value across a range of customer-facing and business-critical service contracts. Hybrid working can be offered - 2 days on site, and 3 remote. The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies across Corporate Business Services, whilst leading sourcing projects from market engagement and tender through to negotiation, award and supplier management. The role offers a strong mix of strategic and operational procurement activity, making it well-suited to candidates who enjoy both category leadership and delivering tangible sourcing outcomes. Specific duties of the Category Manager include:Develop and implement category strategies across Customer Contact Centres, Facilities Management and wider Corporate Business Services categories.Lead a pipeline of sourcing and tendering activity, including RFPs, competitive tenders, supplier negotiations and contract awards.Partner with ..... full job details .....