We’re looking for a strategic and driven Category Manager to lead our indirect procurement activities across Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting, and Operating Supplies. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving cost efficiencies, ensuring supplier performance, and delivering best‑in‑class service to internal stakeholders. You’ll lead sourcing projects, influence strategic spend decisions, and foster a high‑performing, collaborative environment across teams.
What You’ll Do
You’ll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation — proactively communicating spend insights, influencing strategic sourcing decisions, and ensuring suppliers deliver effective day‑to‑day operational services.
Working closely with Procurement Operations, you’ll ensure seamless execution and continuous optimisation of sourcing strategies. You’ll also collaborate with Global and Regional teams to successfully implement projects in designated markets.
As Category Manager, you will:
* Lead sourcing strategies across indirect categories (HR, Marketing, IT and more).
* Deliver measurable value through cost savings, innovation, and risk mitigation.
* Manage end‑to‑end sourcing processes (RFPs, supplier selection, negotiation).
* Build, maintain and improve supplier relationships and performance.
* Track spend and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
* Monitor procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
* Partner closely with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business needs.
* Support regional and global procurement initiatives within local markets.
* Ensure compliance while championing process and digital improvements.
What You’ll Bring
* Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
* Proven procurement experience, ideally within indirect categories and services.
* Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance management skills.
* Experience developing and implementing category strategies that drive value creation.
* Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Detail‑oriented problem‑solving capability.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally.
* Ambition for an international career, with mobility opportunities.
What’s in It for You?
We truly value our people and offer a competitive reward package, including:
* Genuine career progression – over 80% of leadership roles are filled internally.
* 6% employer pension contributions.
* Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
* 33 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays), plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days annually.
* Paid leave to support charitable projects.
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