Category Manager

An established business is seeking a Category Manager to join its Central Procurement team, taking ownership of a diverse portfolio of indirect spend including IT, Telecoms, Fleet, PPE & Workwear, Office Supplies, and Print Services.

This is an exciting remote opportunity to influence sourcing strategy, deliver commercial value, and build strategic supplier partnerships across a national organisation.

If you're passionate about procurement, supplier performance, and driving measurable business improvements, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

As the Category Manager, you’ll:

• Develop and implement long‑term category strategies that align with business objectives.
• Manage a portfolio of indirect procurement categories including IT, telecoms, fleet, office services, PPE/workwear and print solutions.
• Analyse spend, supplier performance and market trends to identify cost‑saving and value‑creation opportunities.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, RFPs, contract renewals and supplier onboarding.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing and supplier frameworks to maximise value across the business.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support operational requirements, business development and mobilisation projects.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage governance processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify procurement risks while ensuring compliance with company policies, sustainability objectives and ESG requirements.
• Produce category performance reporting and use data‑driven insights to inform strategic decision‑making.

To be successful in the role of Category Manager, you’ll bring:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Category Management or Senior Procurement.
• Experience managing indirect procurement categories such as IT, Fleet, Telecoms, Office Services or Workplace Solutions.
• A proven track record of delivering commercial value, cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data and market intelligence.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts and procurement frameworks.
• Knowledge of UK commercial contracts and procurement best practice.
• CIPS Level 5 (or equivalent) is desirable, or you’ll be working towards a professional procurement qualification.

Join a well‑established organiser that continues to invest in procurement excellence, digital transformation and strategic sourcing. You’ll become part of a collaborative procurement function where your expertise will directly influence business performance across a nationally recognised Facilities Management operation.

This role offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working (London office 1–2 days per week).
• Exposure to high‑value, business‑critical procurement categories.
• Opportunities to lead strategic sourcing projects and supplier innovation.
• A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and career development.