Job: Category Pipeline Manager Contract: Initially 7 month (Inside IR35) Location: Reading (3 days a week onsite) You will develop and implement category strategies aligned to business objectives, driving efficiencies and savings while managing end-to-end strategic sourcing activity. The role combines hands-on delivery with longer-term category planning and supplier performance management. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver category strategies balancing short- and long-term objectives Lead RFx activity including supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract award, and handover Manage and optimise the supplier base, including preferred supplier lists Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing non-compliance Identify and mitigate supplier risks across performance, ethics, and health & safety Support supplier relationship management and value creation activities Use market insight and benchmarking to inform category decisions Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align sourcing and category plansAbout You Proven experience in category management and strategic sourcing Strong negotiation, commercial, and contract management skills Experience managing supplier performance and risk Confident stakeholder manager, able to work across a complex organisation Structured, compliant, and commercially focused approachInterested? Apply here or reach out to Fintan at TEC Partners for more information...