Category Manager - Rolling Stock
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Business
Business Management, Business Development, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Analyst
TAKE YOUR CAREER IN A NEW DIRECTION
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.
Category ManagerIn 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.
Bij Eurostar geven we vorm aan de toekomst van het treinverkeer - actief in vijf landen en voortdurend nieuwe kansen creërend voor reizigers. Maar onze treinen verbinden meer dan alleen mensen en plaatsen. Ze helpen ons bouwen aan een groenere, meer inclusieve toekomst voor iedereen. Sluit je bij ons aan en je wordt onderdeel van een gepassioneerd team dat altijd een stap extra zet.
Een boeiende functie wacht op je als Category Manager binnen ons team Finance, Strategy and Transformation. De Category Manager draagt bij aan de algehele efficiëntie en het succes van de afdeling Procurement en de Eurostar Group door kostenbesparingen te realiseren binnen toegewezen categorieën en waarde te optimaliseren via total cost of ownership. Deze rol is cruciaal in het adviseren over en leiden van strategische sourcing‑activiteiten, in lijn met de roadmap van de afdeling en de commerciële en financiële doelstellingen van het bedrijf.
Deze vaste functie kan worden ingevuld vanuit ons kantoor in Londen of Brussel, met hybride werken (verwachting is aanwezigheid op kantoor 2 dagen per week).
De sluitingsdatum voor deze functie is 10 februari 2026 om 17.00 uur. Kandidaten worden aangemoedigd om zo snel mogelijk te solliciteren;
Eurostar behoudt zich het recht voor om kandidaten vóór de sluitingsdatum te benaderen en de vacature eerder te sluiten indien geschikte kandidaten worden gevonden.
- 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…
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