Category Manager The UK's leading provider of adult short break experiences, Warner Hotels is a collection of unique properties in great locations across the UK. We are looking to recruit a Category Manager who will provide procurement oversight across the business and through their team in all spend areas (Food and Beverage). This role will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing, negotiation, and buying processes within a tiered procurement framework, ensuring quality and value for money, through the management of supplier relationships and supplier performance. Carry out continual reviews of procurement processes to ensure they meet the needs of the brand. Working closely with the relevant leaders in hotels and the hub, support service delivery, operational efficiency, and value from spend, through contract management and contract compliance. Supplier and Contract Management of Tier 1 Spend Developing sourcing and category processes to deliver against brand needs in optimising cost, quality and supply. Oversee tendering, contract negotiation, selection and ongoing supplier management. Support and facilitate the liaison between budget holders, brand teams and suppliers, to bring innovation, quality and service best practice. Sourcing and Go-To-Market support of Tier 2 spend: Ensure suitable hand backs are in so that day-to-day management can be achieved by the budget holder. Risk Mitigation: Oversee supplier compliance and performance, through appropriate action and improvement plans. Support category manager(s), in conjunction with the Junior Legal Counsel, with contract breaches. Ensuring the security and sustainability of the supply chain by managing risks related to suppliers and addressing ethical and compliance issues. Data and Reporting Advise and support on the introduction of supplier KPIs and SLAs. Provide support and input into supply chain audits. Guidance, Advice and Support Develop, implement and continually review and improve the Procurement policies and processes. Develop self-help materials to support all teams in procurement and purchasing within a tiered framework. Contribute to financial controls as appropriate. Support on ad hoc projects as required. Broad knowledge of procurement and supply chain management within the hospitality and leisure industry. At least 5 years' experience in procurement management Stakeholder management Able to work in an agile and fast changing environment. Good financial acumen Proficiency in MS Office programmes (word, excel, ppt, teams, etc) Inclusion Statement Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can.