Category Manager

A leading Defence and technology organisation are seeking an experienced Category Manager (Engineering Services and Materials) to join their growing Procurement and Supply Chain function.Role: Category ManagerDuration: 6-month contractPay: Up to 700 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)Location: Farnborough (3 days onsite)An exciting opportunity for an SC cleared professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of Engineering Services and Materials spend, supporting critical programmes across a highly innovative and fast-paced business.Working within a strategic category management team, you will help shape sourcing strategies, drive supplier performance, manage commercial risk and deliver tangible value across a spend area worth approximately 100m.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement category strategies across Engineering Services and Materials.Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including tender design, supplier selection and contract negotiation.Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements and influence procurement decisions.Deliver commercial value through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation and continuous improvement initiatives.Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities across key strategic suppliers.Manage supplier and category risks, including supply chain resilience, sustainability and information security considerations.Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to drive innovation and best ..... full job details .....