Category Manager South East London Hybrid Alexander Lloyd are working with a hugely popular global brand who are looking for a proactive and commercially savvy Category Manager to join their high calibre Procurement team. You’ll play a key role in managing key supplier partnerships, cost efficiency, and sustainable procurement practices. What you’ll do: Lead category planning and strategic sourcing initiatives Manage supplier negotiations and contract lifecycles Work cross-functionally with other areas of the business Analyse spend and market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities Oversee one direct report and contribute to procurement best practices What we’re looking for: 5 years of procurement experience with category management expertise Proven success in negotiating large-scale travel or similar contracts is essential Strong commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills MCIPS qualified (or working towards) Hands-on experience with procurement tools