Senior Category Manager

4 weeks ago


northampton, United Kingdom Outsource UK Full time

Senior Category Manager – Fleet Up to £80,000 Basic salary Flexible hybrid working (1–2 days per week in the office, location-based) Chippenham or Northampton Outsource UK is seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager (Fleet) to join a hybrid-based team in Chippenham/Northampton. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong procurement and category management expertise, particularly in fleet management, to take ownership of a commercial fleet portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Manage commercial fleets, hire cars, and company cars from a procurement perspective Develop and execute category strategies for fleet procurement Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and service levels Lead, coach, and support a small team with autonomy Understand technical specifications and apply this knowledge in procurement decisions Build strong relationships internally and externally Skills & Experience Required: Extensive procurement experience, ideally within 3PL but not essential Technical understanding of fleet vehicles (not engineering level, but able to grasp specifications and requirements) Previous fleet portfolio management experience Strong category management skills Team leadership/line management experience Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a fleet procurement portfolio, influence strategy, and work in a supportive, hybrid environment. Apply now with Outsource UK to take the next step in your procurement career



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