Senior Category Manager

5 days ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

A successful Category Lead Manager is required to join our client's procurement team, supporting their projects across the rail sector. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing categories of spend classed as Rail Projects and associated spend with a significant total annual spend of circa £30m.

You will develop and implement designated commercial strategies for Rail Projects, manage internal and external stakeholders, and evaluate suppliers as part of the supplier on-boarding process. Your key objectives include negotiating flow-down terms for complex agreements, maintaining Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation, and supporting input into corporate and functional business continuity and disaster recovery plan.

The ideal candidate will have experience in category management in a procurement or commercial environment, people/team management, developing category plans and strategy, excellent negotiation skills, and exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills.

The role requires a strong understanding of procurement processes and procedures, with the ability to work in a hybrid environment, with 1 day based in Warwick and remote working. We offer a competitive salary of £450-£550 per day (inside IR35), commensurate with your experience and qualifications.



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