Are you a strategic procurement professional with a passion for leadership and category excellence? I'm currently partnering with a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organisation seeking an experienced Category Manager to lead and develop procurement services across key categories.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape strategy, lead a high-performing team of Buyers, and build strong, value-driven supplier and stakeholder relationships within a complex, regulated environment.
The Role
As Category Manager, you will:
* Develop and implement robust contract management strategies and frameworks to drive consistency and best practice across departments
* Monitor contract performance through KPIs, audits, and compliance reviews
* Lead supplier relationship management, resolving disputes, managing risk, and ensuring service delivery meets expectations
* Partner with procurement teams early in the sourcing cycle to embed measurable KPIs and ensure contracts are fit for purpose
* Ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements, including public sector procurement regulations such as the Procurement Act 2023
* Motivate, coach, and develop a small team, setting clear objectives, managing performance, and identifying training needs
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
1. Degree-level e...