Senior Category Manager – Warehouse Relocation Project
18-Month Fixed Term Contract
Midlands | £60,000 – £70,000
We are recruiting a Senior Category Manager to support the procurement activity for a major warehouse relocation and logistics transformation project .
This role will focus on commercial sourcing and supplier management across the key areas required to successfully deliver the move to a new distribution centre .
You will work closely with the programme team, operations leaders and project managers to ensure the right suppliers, contracts and commercial frameworks are in place to support the build, fit-out and operational transition.
What you’ll be working on
You will lead procurement activity across several areas linked to the set-up and launch of a new warehouse / DC, including:
* Warehouse fit-out and infrastructure
* Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
* Logistics and transport services
* Technology and operational systems
* Facilities and operational services
* General project and operational suppliers
What we’re looking for
* Procurement experience across logistics, warehousing or operational services
* Experience supporting large projects, transformation programmes or site relocations
* Ability to run tenders, supplier selection and commercial negotiations
* Strong stakeholder engagement with operations, project and finance teams
* A practical, delivery-focused approach to procurement
This is a hands-on role within a major supply chain project, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams and delivering tangible outcomes.