Category Managers

A Regulated Industry Organisation is looking for various Category Managers, as part of a large transformation programme they are currently going through. to manage two high-profile and complex categories for the business The main objective of this role is to manage a portfolio of high profile and complex categories for the business, setting and deploying category strategies. You will:
Develop and deploy a category strategy for a portfolio of assigned categories. Writing and present categories strategies, running end to end tenders. Manage stakeholders internally, ensuring they are bought into the category strategy. Lead innovations across categories, running supplier workshops. Lead sustainability initiatives across categories. Why Apply This is a fantastic opportunity to support high-profile and complex categories for the business.

You will be part of a large company and department transformation, which is currently undergoing the largest investment programme in the past 150 years. You will be working for a stable, well funded regulated industry organisation who have a pipeline of work well into the 2030s. Further Details Various categories available to manage across directs, indirects, corporate services and IT.

Category Managers are responsible for a portfolio of categories and also a business sector. Category spends range from £10m to £100m per annum. Full support and guidance provided at Category Manager level, category plan templates are provided. No direct reports. Candidate Requirements You will currently be working as a category manager looking for a new challenge, or as an experienced category buyer who is looking for career progression.

Ideally, you will have 3 years strategy category management experience from any industry; however, they are also open to seeing candidates with less experience due to the training and support that is provided. You must have a demonstrable track record of successfully creating category plans and running complex or high-profile tenders from cradle to grave. Benefits WFH 3 Days Car Allowance Bonus Pension