Strategic Category Manager

 

Description:

A prestigious FTSE 100 Financial Services firm, undergoing rapid global growth, is expanding its award-winning Strategic Sourcing Hub and has opened an exciting new position for a Strategic Category Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement specialist to shape a legacy within an evolving sourcing function, benefiting from hands-on development and support from senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert in contract drafting and negotiations with major global suppliers.

  • Support Global Category Managers in executing and communicating strategic procurement plans, including supplier management activities.

  • Ensure compliance with procurement best practices across the sourcing process.

  • Manage complex procurement projects by creating and leading RFIs and RFPs for multi-million-pound tenders.

  • Collaborate with legal teams and senior stakeholders to drive strategic procurement across untapped categories.

  • Report directly to the Procurement & Supplier Management Director, receiving personalized mentorship and structured progression planning aimed at promotion within 12–18 months.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Strong track record in Indirect Procurement (Direct experience also considered).

  • Deep understanding of contract law, negotiation, and procurement strategy.

  • Excellent analytical, commercial, and stakeholder engagement skills.

  • Proven ability to manage end-to-end sourcing processes across multiple categories and projects.

  • Degree from a leading university.

  • Experience operating in a high-performance, commercial environment with credibility among senior stakeholders and legal advisors.

This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier organization and play a pivotal role in building strategic procurement capabilities while enjoying rapid career progression.

Organization Bramwith Consulting
Industry Management Jobs
Occupational Category Strategic Category Manager
Job Location Leeds,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2025-04-09 3:56 pm
Expires on 2025-05-24