Category Expertise Lead

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Essential Employment Full time

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Category Expertise Lead to join our team at Essential Employment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a specific category of products or services, aligning themselves with the company's procurement strategy and council priorities.

Key responsibilities include line management, autonomy to make decisions within their category of expertise, and contributing to delivering great outcomes for over 300,000 people.

As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience, working closely with the Head of Procurement.

Estimated salary for this role is around £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Please note that this is a full-time position, requiring 3 days in the office and extensive work outside of regular hours.

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Proven experience in category management or a related field
  • Strong communication and leadership skills

  • Category Lead

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Norton Blake Full time

    We are seeking a talented Category Lead to join our team at Norton Blake. This individual will be responsible for leading category management initiatives across multiple areas, including IT, Operations, Services, Digital, Facilities, and HR.The successful candidate will have a strong background in cross-category procurement, with experience in developing,...

  • Category Lead

    5 days ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    As a Category Lead at KFM, you will be responsible for managing a delegated category or categories with an annual expenditure of circa twenty million to thirty million pounds. You will act as an ambassador for the company and our clients, fostering a highly professional and responsive client service approach. Your role will involve developing procurement...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Essential Employment Full time

    We are Essential Employment, a leading organization in Corporate Services, Social Care, Construction, and Environmental Services.Our company is seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team. As a Category Director Lead, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities across various categories.The ideal candidate will have excellent...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom DSJ Global Full time

    DSJ Global, a world-renowned manufacturer, is seeking a skilled Senior Category Manager to lead its chemicals category in Hamburg.The company is undergoing a significant procurement transformation, centralizing functions and up-scaling the team.This role requires a strategic thinker who can develop and implement category strategies across the...

  • Procurement Manager

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Curve Group Full time

    The Curve Group is looking for a skilled Procurement Manager - Category Expertise to join their team. In this role, you will lead tendering and procurement processes, develop deep understanding of customer requirements, and identify key opportunities and risks to enhance spend management.You will be responsible for managing mini-competitions, price list...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom BOOTS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Category Lead to join our team at BOOTS. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for delivering the best possible value from 3rd party relationships within the Software category.You will work closely with stakeholders to develop procurement category initiatives and provide...

  • Product Category Lead

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Allexo Search Full time

    We are seeking a seasoned professional to drive category growth and development with our major retail partners. This role presents an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in category management and insights to drive business growth.Key responsibilities include:Building and sustaining strategic relationships with key retailersDeveloping and...

  • Travel Category Lead

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Haleon Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Global Travel Category Manager to lead our Travel & Expense (T&E) categories, including hotel, air, rail, ground transportation, and travel management company. This critical role requires deep knowledge of supplier landscapes, strong supplier relationship management (SRM) skills, and expertise in global travel...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cedar Recruitment Full time

    Cedar Recruitment is pleased to present an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Estates and Corporate Services Category Manager to join a leading Education client in the UK.This organisation is committed to becoming one of the most inclusive institutions in the country, with a strong focus on research and development. The successful candidate will manage...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Beaumont Select Full time

    Become a key player in our company's C&P function as a Category Spend Management Lead! We are seeking an experienced Sourcing professional to join our team and contribute to the delivery of overall targets.As a Category Spend Management Lead, you will be responsible for managing your own category spend area, developing and implementing strategic...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Essential Employment Full time

    We are seeking a talented Category Director to lead our team in delivering exceptional outcomes for over 300,000 people.About the RoleThe successful candidate will have autonomy to make their mark within their category of expertise, aligning themselves with our procurement strategy and council priorities.Key responsibilities include line management and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Category Management Lead to join our team at dunnhumby. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior executive to lead and deliver strategic projects, working closely with Tesco's Space, Range and Merchandising function.The successful candidate will have experience in building strong client relationships,...

  • Category Lead

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Salt Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to lead our Category team and drive business growth in the FMCG industry. The successful candidate will have strong experience in category management, team leadership, and marketing.Key Responsibilities:Create and implement category strategy plans, identifying areas for growth and mitigating...

  • Category Lead

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom LEGO Gruppe Full time

    Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Category Lead to join our Indirect Materials and Services Sourcing team in Denmark. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our IT category procurement globally, driving excellence in sourcing and supplier relationship management.

  • Category Lead

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom ASOS Full time

    Job Title: Category LeadWe are seeking a skilled Category Lead to join our Procurement Team at ASOS.About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead the Technology & Digital Procurement category.You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive category strategy, driving business outcomes,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Skillsearch │ Games & Tech Jobs Full time

    About the OpportunityThis is a unique opportunity to join our team as a Strategic Category Lead in the games industry. The role involves leading internal teams through the strategic sourcing process transactions and ensuring business strategies drive renewal and/or sourcing efforts, optimizing supplier base and financial targets.The successful candidate will...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Talent Drive | B Corp™ Full time

    Talent Drive | B CorpWe're hiring a Procurement Lead to spearhead our indirect categories, focusing primarily on IT, Marketing & Professional Services. With 75% of the role dedicated to technology, this position demands strong IT procurement expertise.Competitive Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Performance-Related Bonus (up to 15%)The OpportunityThis role...

  • Category Lead

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Beaumont Select Ltd Full time

    Job OverviewWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to take ownership of the category strategy across the business on a global basis, along with other Indirect spend.You will sit within a lean but well established procurement function, with a very strong reputation within the group.The ideal candidate will have...

  • UK Category Lead

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Tony's Chocolonely Full time

    Category Manager Job DescriptionWe're seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our UK&I team in Richmond, London. This role involves developing and implementing category strategies to drive business growth and increase market share in the UK chocolate market.As a Category Manager, you'll be responsible for managing all UK data and insight sources,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Category Lead to join our team at Procurement Heads. As a key member of our cross-category procurement team, you will be responsible for delivering high-value commercial contracts and driving business growth through strategic supplier partnerships.About the RoleDeveloping and implementing...