Category Manager
3 days ago
I’m thrilled to partner with one of the UK’s leading residential real estate organisations in their market, as seek to hire and experienced Senior Procurement Manager - Hard FM , into their established procurement team. Will full responsibility for a critical, multi-million-pound, category you will execute category strategy across a diverse range of spend areas, delivering optimum value for money, cost savings, and risk management while ensuring quality and exceptional service. This is a pivotal role where you will act as a category expert, providing commercial leadership and driving best-in-class procurement practices. You will manage end-to-end sourcing processes, develop strong supplier relationships, and support stakeholders in achieving strategic objectives. You will need to know the Hard FM space comprehensively, be familiar with the impact of regulations in the residential space and be able to demonstrate previous end to end procurement activities across multiple sub-categories to include Fire Safety, HVAC, Water Treatment, Lifts and many more. It is expected that you will have strong knowledge of the suppliers that operate in this space and contacts that can leverage. In return you’ll be working within a highly organised function with Category Plans and activities are prioritised annually alongside a rolling asset register of maintenance and replacement activities, making it easy to integrate quickly and efficiently into the role. Role & Responsibilities Develop and execute category strategies to maximise commercial advantage and deliver cost reduction targets Lead the full procurement lifecycle, including market research, tendering, financial validation, negotiations, contract drafting, and vendor management Focus on Corporate & Professional Services within a real estate setting, including construction, refurbishment, Hard FM, and financial services Provide supplier and market intelligence to internal stakeholders and maintain positive cross-functional relationships Implement vendor management processes, monitor KPIs, and address supplier underperformance for high value / high-risk suppliers Support functional budget holders with procurement tools, templates, and tender activity Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lead cost transformation programmes within category areas Skills & Experience Extensive category management experience in sourcing and managing property services within construction, Hard FM, or real estate environments Strong technical and commercial understanding of relevant categories, with in-depth knowledge of procurement techniques and tender drafting practices Proven track record of delivering savings in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Familiarity with UK supply chains and construction industry legal frameworks (JCT, NEC) Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead project teams effectively Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and a structured approach to problem-solving Benefits Salary up to £84,000 with up to 20% Bonus Hybrid Working – 2/3 days per week in office 29 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension Contributions of 5% Life Assurance x 4 Salary And so many more incredible lifestyle and wellness benefits to explore
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Category Manager
1 week ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Allexo Search Full time £50,000 - £80,000 per yearAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic and insightful Customer Category Manager to join a leading global confectionery business. This role will focus on managing the Irish market channels and UK Out of Home (Hospitality, Petrol and Travel) and Traditional Trade (Convenience, High Street and Wholesale).Key Responsibilities:Drive category...
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Category Manager
3 days ago
London, United Kingdom Hays Full timeCategory Manager Professional Services -Contractor, London, United Kingdom6 Month ContractHybrid Inside IR35Your roleA Category Manager Professional Services (i.e. Consulting and Personnel Services) will contribute to the category delivery across all category scorecard KPIs. The role supports the development and the execution of category management...
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Category Manager
4 days ago
London, United Kingdom Hays Full timeCategory Manager Professional Services -Contractor, London, United Kingdom6 Month ContractHybrid Inside IR35Your roleA Category Manager Professional Services (i.e. Consulting and Personnel Services) will contribute to the category delivery across all category scorecard KPIs. The role supports the development and the execution of category management...
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Category Manager
3 days ago
London, United Kingdom Hays Full timeCategory Manager Professional Services - Contractor, London, United Kingdom 6 Month Contract Hybrid Inside IR35 Your role A Category Manager Professional Services (i.e. Consulting and Personnel Services) will contribute to the category delivery across all category scorecard KPIs. The role supports the development and the execution of category management...
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Category Manager
3 days ago
London, United Kingdom Hays Full timeCategory Manager Professional Services - Contractor, London, United Kingdom 6 Month Contract Hybrid Inside IR35 Your role A Category Manager Professional Services (i.e. Consulting and Personnel Services) will contribute to the category delivery across all category scorecard KPIs. The role supports the development and the execution of category management...
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Category Manager
1 week ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Fmcg Jobs Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per yearGVA Search is pleased to be working with this leading well-known business within the FMCG industry who are committed to growth, sustainability, and excellence. Looking for an experienced Category Manager to join the dynamic team and contribute to continued success.Looking for a strategic and results-driven Category Manager who will be responsible for...
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Category Manager
4 weeks ago
London, United Kingdom Resourgenix Ltd Full timeCategory ManagerCustomer Relationship Management that puts the Customer at the heart of what we do. Supplier Relationship and Performance Management that enhances the Customer experience. Implement and support initiatives to retain existing and attract new customers across the construction categories Occasional site visits to customer and supplier premises...
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Category Manager
2 days ago
London, Greater London, United Kingdom Michael Page Full time £40,000 - £54,000 per yearThis is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with a proven track record in driving category growth, to join an ambitious team and develop their career as a Category Manager.Client DetailsOur client is a global business, with the number one brand within the category they're famous for, and are driving growth in competitor categories also.This is an...
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CATEGORY MANAGER
7 days ago
London, United Kingdom McCormick UK Limited Full timeCATEGORY MANAGER Haddenham, UKAs a Category Manager at McCormick you will be transforming market and shopper data into actionable insights and collaborating with our key retail partners to deliver longer term sustainable brand and category growth. You will also have the opportunity to build compelling category vision, strategies and selling stories in order...
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Category Manager
22 hours ago
London, United Kingdom Boden Group Full timeAre you passionate about strategic procurement and supplier relationships? A leading company in the FM industry is seeking a Category Manager in Greater London. In this role, you'll be crucial in optimizing procurement strategies and generating savings while working closely with operational stakeholders. The Role As the Category Manager, you'll: - Conduct...
