Procurement Category Lead / Manager
London | Hybrid
Demonstrable experience in the strategic procurement of indirect goods and services within a private sector environment highly desirable !!
Are you a commercially minded procurement professional looking to step into a role with real strategic influence?
We’re partnering with a highly respected, purpose-led organisation seeking a Procurement Category Lead to drive strategic sourcing, supplier performance, and value delivery across a range of indirect spend categories.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape and deliver category strategies, lead complex procurement activity end-to-end, and partner closely with senior stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes.
You’ll play a key role in embedding best practice procurement, delivering measurable savings, and strengthening supplier relationships across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end procurement activity across key service contracts (RFI/RFP, tendering, negotiation, implementation)
* Develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives
* Drive spend optimisation and cost-saving initiatives
* Partner with budget holders to ensure commercially sound decision-making
* Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategy
* Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk
* Lead supplier reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support development of business cases and track benefit realisation
* Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance
* Mentor and develop Procurement Officers, supporting capability uplift
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in indirect procurement / category management
* Strong track record delivering category strategies and commercial outcomes
* Experience leading complex tenders and negotiating contracts
* Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
* High level of credibility, resilience, and commercial judgement
Desirable:
* CIPS qualification
* Experience with Oracle P2P or similar systems
Why Apply?
* Strategic, high-visibility role with real business impact
* Opportunity to shape procurement maturity and best practice
* Collaborative, purpose-driven environment
* Broad stakeholder exposure across a complex organisation
If you’re interested in hearing more, feel free to reach out directly or apply via LinkedIn.
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