Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Location: West London / Hybrid Working (3 days office-based)
Our client, a major UK infrastructure organisation operating within a highly regulated and operationally critical environment, is seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager to lead the procurement of capital equipment and associated service contracts.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important category, developing commercial strategies that support operational performance, resilience and long-term value. Working closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers and cross-functional teams, you will lead complex sourcing projects, manage key supplier relationships and influence procurement decisions across a substantial spend portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies that deliver commercial value and support organisational objectives.
Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities, from market engagement and tendering through to contract award and implementation.
Provide commercial advice on sourcing approaches, supplier selection, contract strategy and risk management.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align procurement activity with business requirements.
Negotiate and manage commercial agreements to maximise value, performance and operational outcomes.
Manage strategic supplier relationships and governance processes throughout the contract lifecycle.
Identify opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement and cost optimisation.
Support and mentor colleagues, promoting procurement best practice across the wider function.
About You
You will be an experienced procurement professional with a track record of delivering successful sourcing and category management outcomes within complex organisations.
Key requirements include:
Experience developing and delivering category strategies.
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Proven success leading high-value sourcing projects and commercial negotiations.
Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and contract performance.
Strong commercial acumen and risk management capability.
Ability to analyse markets and leverage supplier intelligence to drive better business outcomes.
Experience leading or mentoring teams.
Desirable Experience
MCIPS qualified (or equivalent professional capability).
Experience procuring capital equipment, operational assets or technical services.
Background within infrastructure, transportation, utilities, defence, aviation, manufacturing or other regulated sectors.
Experience working with framework agreements, complex contracts or programme-based procurement environments.
Package
£55,000 - £65,000 base salary
Bonus scheme
Car allowance
Private medical insurance
Generous employer pension contribution
25 days holiday plus option to purchase additional leave
Hybrid working arrangementThis role would suit a commercially focused Category Manager, Senior Category Manager or Procurement Manager looking to take ownership of a critical spend area within a large-scale, operationally complex organisation
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year