Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services Join to apply for the Procurement Category Manager - Professional Services role at Hilti Great Britain. What’s the role? As Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing all indirect procurement activities, with a specific focus on Marketing, HR Services, IT, Consulting, and Operating Supplies categories. You will play a pivotal role in driving cost efficiencies, ensuring supplier performance, and delivering best‑in‑class service to internal stakeholders. You will also lead projects and foster a high‑performing, collaborative environment. What You’ll Do Lead sourcing strategies for indirect categories (e.g., HR, Marketing, IT) Deliver value through cost savings, innovation, and risk mitigation Manage end‑to‑end sourcing (RFPs, supplier selection, negotiation) Maintain and improve supplier relationships and performance Track spend and identify cost optimisation opportunities Monitor procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business needs Support regional/global procurement initiatives in local markets Ensure compliance and support process/digital improvements Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement initiatives align with business needs and proactively informing management and the wider organisation of spend trends, influencing and promoting strategic sourcing and optimising spend Review and ensure compliance, continuously seek operational improvements and efficiencies, including the development and implementation of digital sourcing models to streamline processes Collaborate closely with the Procurement Operations team to ensure seamless execution and continuous improvement of sourcing strategies, and engage with Global or Regional teams to implement projects in designated markets What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in any field Previous procurement experience, ideally with indirect categories and services Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier performance management skills Ability to develop and implement category strategies that drive value creation for the organisation Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Detail‑oriented problem‑solving skills Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex topics clearly to diverse audiences Proven interpersonal skills to work effectively and collaboratively within a team, cross‑functionally, and with various stakeholder groups Desire for an international career with international mobility What’s In It for You Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally) 6% employer pension contributions Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme 33 days’ holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annually Paid leave to work on charitable projects Hilti Benefits Box – a reward platform offering a cycle‑to‑work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback Flexible working arrangements, including working from home and compressed hours Employee resource groups focused on gender, mental health, race, disability, LGBTQ+ and sustainability topics Trips to locations such as Milan, New York and global HQ for high performers across all teams Why Hilti Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, "Making Construction Better", we’re driven to keep learning, growing and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements and growth real through purpose, passion and teamwork. Commitment to Inclusion At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation we strengthen our teams, our innovation and our impact, making construction better together. Application Process Click through the "Apply Now" button where you will be asked to upload your CV and answer a couple of short questions – the whole process should take around 90 seconds. If you need any support with your application, please contact gbcareers@hilti.com. What you can expect when applying to a position with Hilti: We are committed to having all applications reviewed by a human and while nobody is infallible, we stand by our people‑centric approach to everything we do Once you submit your application you can expect to receive automated notifications from our system (triggered by our recruiting team) Applications that do not make it to the interview stage (with a hiring manager) will not receive personalised feedback Our end‑to‑end recruitment process (including evaluation time and interviews) may last between 3 and 6 weeks. You can expect to hear back from us within 2‑3 weeks (on average) regardless of outcome We wish you the best in your application process. Check out our career FAQs for application and interview tips EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value the contributions of all our team members regardless of sex, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or family status. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Marketing and Sales Industries Construction, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Civil Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr