Category Manager

London Temporary £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager to join a growing professional services organisation who are based in Central London! The role requires expertise in managing categories, procurement strategies, and supplier relationships to ensure value delivery.
  • New Fixed Term Category Manager Role in Central London
  • Immediate Start Opportunity with Long Term Contract on Offer

About Our Client

The organisation is a growing professional services company based in London and are looking for an Interim Category Manager to join their busy procurement team on a long term interim basis. This role would require you to work in the central London office 3-4 days per week and you would be looking after a range of categories including, marketing, events & communications.

Job Description

As Category Manager, you will be reporting into the Procurement Director. Duties will include, however, not be limited to;

  • Develop and implement category management strategies to support business objectives.
  • Lead end to end procurement activities, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to achieve value and service excellence.
  • Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organisational needs.
  • Prepare and present reports on category performance and procurement activities.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Category Manager should have:

  • Be an experienced procurement professional.
  • Strong knowledge of category management principles and procurement processes.
  • Proficiency in supplier negotiation and contract management.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data effectively.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 - £80,000 per annum.
  • Opportunity to work in Central London.
  • Fixed-term contract with immediate start on offer.
Contact
Lizzie Crocker
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6885389
Phone number
+441133889055

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Lizzie Crocker
Consultant phone
+441133889055
Job reference
JN-112025-6885389