Category Manager - HR & Marketing
Location: Remote – Stevenage
Salary: Competitive Salary
Contract: 40 hours per week – Permanent
Job Description
We're looking for a driven and commercially astute Category Manager - HR & Marketing to lead key indirect spend categories across the UK & ROI. This is an opportunity to shape sourcing strategy, challenge the status quo, and make a measurable impact across a dynamic, fast‑paced business.
In this role, you'll partner with senior stakeholders, build high‑performing supplier strategies, and drive value through smarter procurement, innovation, and sustainable sourcing practices. From negotiating complex agreements to identifying new opportunities for efficiency and growth, you'll play a central role in shaping the future of our Supply Management function.
If you thrive on ownership, influence, and delivering tangible business impact, this is your chance to step into a highly visible role with real strategic importance.
What you’ll do
* Manage key indirect categories including Marketing, HR Services, Transport, Relocation and Furniture.
* Increase preferred supplier usage and streamline the supply chain for better value.
* Drive commercial performance and efficiency across UK & ROI.
* Develop and deliver category strategies that improve quality, reduce risk and support business needs.
* Collaborate with global buying teams to implement global category initiatives locally.
* Negotiate regional agreements to secure best pricing and commercial terms.
* Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships to drive innovation and responsible sourcing.
* Embed SRM processes to ensure supply chain performance meets operational requirements.
* Deliver savings and optimise agreements aligned with business priorities.
What you’ll bring
* Strong background in Buying, Category Management and Supply Management, with 3/4 years experience.
* Confident operating in a multicultural, matrixed environment, managing multiple stakeholders.
* Proven track record in contract negotiation and delivering strong commercial outcomes.
* Excellent written and verbal presentation skills, able to communicate clearly and persuasively.
* Collaborative team player with strong communication and influencing abilities.
* Experienced in managing complex stakeholder relationships at all levels of the business.
* Able to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships with ease.
* Highly organised, methodical and self‑motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team.
* Strong prioritisation skills, with the ability to anticipate workload demands and respond to urgent business needs.
* Financially astute and results driven, able to present data and outcomes in a clear, structured way.
* Excellent networking skills.
Benefits
We offer 20+ benefits, including a retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, gym discounts, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support for emotional, legal and financial advice, and more.
Equal Opportunity and Disability Statement
We recognise that we are an inclusive workplace; we promote diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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