Category Manager - Rolling Stock

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At Eurostar, we’re fuelling the future of rail travel – operating in five countries and sparking new opportunities for travellers. But our trains connect much more than just people and places. They’re helping us build a greener, more inclusive future for everyone. Join us and you’ll be part of a passionate team which always goes the extra mile.
An exciting opportunity awaits you as Category Manager in our Finance, Strategy and Transformation team. The Category Manager contributes to the overall efficiency and success of the Procurement department and Eurostar Group by driving savings within assigned categories and optimising value through total cost of ownership. This position is pivotal in recommending and leading strategic sourcing activities, thereby aligning with the department's roadmap and achieving the company's commercial and financial objectives.

This permanent position can be based in either our London or Brussels office, with hybrid working (expectation to be in the office 2 days per week).

• The close date for this role is 5pm on 10 February 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible;
Eurostar reserves the right to contact candidates before close date and to close the role earlier if suitable candidates are identified.

• Drive cost savings and optimise total cost of ownership across assigned procurement categories
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supported by robust market analysis and insight‑led recommendations
• Build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, value and reliability
• Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver value‑added outcomes while adhering to procurement policy and governance
• Execute the Procurement roadmap for assigned categories, aligned with Eurostar’s commercial, financial and risk objectives
• Track, analyse and report key category and supplier performance KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Contribute to supplier performance and improvement initiatives for major and strategic suppliers
• Promote sustainable and ethical procurement practices, ensuring supplier compliance with Eurostar standards

• A relevant degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or similar, with 5–10 years’ procurement experience and 2–5 years in category management (e.g. maintenance, logistics, spare parts, professional services)
• Fluent English and French (spoken and written) – essential, with strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, ERP systems and e‑tendering tools
• Strong strategic sourcing, category management and negotiation expertise, including RFQ/RFP processes, private sector tendering and P2P workflows
• Proven ability to drive savings, optimise total cost of ownership and deliver measurable commercial value
• Advanced stakeholder, supplier and customer relationship management skills, with confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively
• Excellent analytical, financial, project management and communication skills, thriving in a matrix and change‑driven environment.

Our stages for this recruitment process will include phone screening and a two-stage interview process.

• Kostenbesparingen realiseert en de total cost of ownership optimaliseert binnen toegewezen inkoopcategorieën
• Strategische sourcing-initiatieven leidt, ondersteund door grondige marktanalyses en onderbouwde aanbevelingen
• Sterke relaties opbouwt en onderhoudt met belangrijke leveranciers om prestaties, waarde en betrouwbaarheid te waarborgen
• Samenwerkt met interne stakeholders om toegevoegde waarde te leveren, met inachtneming van inkoopbeleid en governance
• De Procurement-roadmap uitvoert voor toegewezen categorieën, in lijn met de commerciële, financiële en risicodoelstellingen van Eurostar
• Belangrijke KPI’s op het gebied van categorie- en leveranciersprestaties opvolgt, analyseert en rapporteert, en kansen voor continue verbetering identificeert
• Bijdraagt aan initiatieven rond leveranciersprestatie en
  -verbetering voor belangrijke en strategische leveranciers
• Duurzame en ethische inkooppraktijken bevordert en toeziet op naleving door…