Procurement Category Manager

Category Manager - Technical Procurement (Electrical / Automation Focus)

Location:

Hybrid, Surrey

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Category Manager to join a global industry leader. This role offers the chance to combine technical procurement expertise with strategic influence, supporting innovative, large-scale operations in a dynamic international environment.

As Category Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering category strategies across technical spend areas, with a particular emphasis on electrical systems and automation. You will work closely with engineering and operational teams to deliver cost-effective, high-quality procurement solutions that drive performance and reliability.

This position requires strong commercial acumen, deep category knowledge, and the ability to build effective partnerships across a complex global supply chain.

• Develop and execute category strategies focused on electrical and automation procurement
• Support new programmes innovative sourcing solutions
• Lead supplier engagement, contract negotiation, and performance management
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to understand specifications and project requirements
• Drive cost optimisation, value creation, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver spend analysis, demand forecasting, and cost modelling
• Manage cross-functional projects and stakeholder relationships globally
• Provide day-to-day procurement support within your category

• Proven experience in technical procurement, and delivering category strategy ideally in a greenfield environment
• Skilled negotiator with excellent stakeholder management capabilities
• Commercially driven with a track record of delivering cost and value outcomes
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrix environment
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or similar (desirable)

• Hybrid working model, initally 4 days per week on site
• Up to 25% international travel

This is a unique opportunity to influence critical technical procurement strategies within a global organisation. You will work on innovative projects, collaborate with high-performing teams, and play a key role in delivering operational and commercial excellence.