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Overview
Senior Category Manager (Direct Procurement)Make the mechanical category your arena.
If you’re a strategic procurement leader who thrives on complex stakeholder landscapes, this role hands you the keys to a high-impact, E2E remit—from strategy to supplier performance—across a multinational footprint.The Impact You’ll Have
Set the playbook:
Build and execute the regional sourcing strategy for direct mechanical categories.Own the table:
Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting across EMEA.Move the numbers:
Deliver cost reduction, value engineering, and sustainability outcomes.Be the bridge:
Partner tightly with Engineering, Ops, and Project teams to unlock speed and value.Raise the bar:
Govern performance via KPIs, QBRs, compliance, and continuous improvement.Modernise the stack:
Champion digitisation and AI in SAP, Ariba, and iCertis workflows.What You’ll Bring
7+ years in strategic sourcing/direct procurement with proven cost-saving results.Experience in
data centre or industrial
procurement environments.Strong commercial acumen and negotiation finesse.Fluency with contract management, supplier frameworks, and technical submittals.Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Technology (Master’s a plus).A growth mindset, global outlook, and collaborative, low-ego style.Why This Role?
True ownership:
End-to-end category leadership, shaping strategy and execution.Big canvas:
Multinational scope with direct influence on sustainability and digitisation.Modern ways of working:
Hybrid model— just one day a week in Paddington .High visibility:
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineering and operations leadership.Contract:
PAYELocation:
London (Hybrid, 1 day/week on-site in Paddington)Length:
18-month contractDetails
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type:
ContractJob function:
Product ManagementIndustries:
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