Senior Category Manager

2 months ago


Theale UK, Reading, United Kingdom Project People Full time
  • Category Manager
  • Contract
  • Hybrid: Reading| Theale
  • You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship


The role would have ownership of a range of sub-categories within the company's key delivery offer including Acquisition, Design, Engineering and Construction, along with the associated company spend and relevant supplier base.


You will be responsible to develop appropriate commercial strategies and approaches to optimize value-for-money and minimize supplier-related risk.

The Category Manager will own, develop & deliver sourcing events (both traditional & e-sourcing) which fully align with Corporate Procurement Policy.

Financial contribution will be linked to an industry standard methodology and aligned with commercial structure. Working in conjunction with a range of internal stakeholders, the Procurement Category Manager will drive commercial benefit, service delivery improvement and process efficiency.

What is needed for the role:

  • Experience delivering change and improvement across partnerships and organizational boundaries.
  • Ability to design, develop and manage Category sourcing strategies. Design, develop and manage operational models, processes and governance structures.
  • CIPS Membership
  • Hands-on category management, negotiating and presentational skills.
  • RFP/Sourcing Event management. Goal deployment of strategy and process creation.


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