Category Director

4 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Landsec Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Category Director to join our Group Procurement function, driving transformation and delivering cost savings, maximum value, and quality service across the organisation.

As a key member of the team, you will support the Group Procurement Director in delivering strategic objectives, building and delighting stakeholder communities, and professionalising categories of spend.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the IT and marketing category, driving cost, quality, supply, and sustainability improvements through strategic sourcing activities
  • Developing and implementing the SRM framework and playbook, creating the Landsec SRM Centre of Excellence
  • Managing a small team of category managers and commercial analysts, working collaboratively with enabling functions and other business areas
  • Building and maintaining a portfolio of market/supplier contacts for IT and marketing, driving continuous improvement and best value partnerships with suppliers

About You

We are looking for an experienced procurement professional with a proven track record in managing teams, driving transformation, and delivering results. Essential criteria include:

  • Extensive procurement experience, including at least three years of building and managing teams
  • Proven negotiation ability, with experience in driving value and building quality partnerships
  • Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working with ambiguity, with excellent communication skills
  • MCIPS qualification, with experience in managing IT and marketing procurement activity

About Landsec

We are a leading real estate company, shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests, and positive change for our communities.

We offer a great benefits package, including discretionary annual bonus, 25 days annual leave, enhanced pension contributions, private medical insurance, and more.

At Landsec, we value diversity and inclusion, striving to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and usable by everyone.


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