Senior Category Manager

6 days ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Outsource UK Full time £85,000 per year

Senior Category Manager – Fleet

Up to £85,000 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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