Category Manager

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Owner / Director Procurement, Contracts and Supply Chain Recruitment at Procurement People

About the Role :

Our client is seeking two strategic and commercially minded Category Manager's to join their high-performing Procurement team. These are critical role's responsible for the full lifecycle of category management – from strategy development and sourcing through to contract execution and supplier performance.

You'll play a key role in driving commercial outcomes, optimising supply chain performance, and supporting the delivery of high-quality services to the community. With a strong focus on governance, sustainability, and innovation, this role will help shape procurement practices that are aligned to their operational goals and values.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and manage category strategies and plans aligned with business needs and market dynamics.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities, including planning, sourcing, evaluation, contract negotiation, and award.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle including performance monitoring, compliance assurance, and risk mitigation.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, implementing supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Conduct comprehensive market and spend analysis to inform strategic decisions and optimise value.
• Create and manage dashboards, reports, and analytics models to support category performance tracking.
• Integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles and total cost of ownership (TCO) thinking into procurement decisions.
• Facilitate realisation of intended business benefits through strategic sourcing and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

About You :

• A strong background in procurement, category management, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven ability to deliver commercial value, cost optimisation, and operational efficiencies through strategic procurement.
• Skilled in contract development, negotiation, and management.
• Ability to analyse market trends and spend data to influence strategy and decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Understanding of procurement governance frameworks, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline (or significant equivalent experience).
• MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) accreditation or equivalent is highly desirable.
• 5–10 years' experience in procurement and category management with a track record of strategic leadership and results delivery.
• Experience working in complex environments and aligning procurement strategies with broader organisational goals, including sustainability.

Why Join?

Our client is committed to delivering sustainable, high-quality services to the community. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful procurement strategies that drive innovation and long-term value.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionPurchasing and Supply Chain
• IndustriesUtilities and Government Administration

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Category Manager
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