Category Manager

Morgan McKinley; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced Category Manager to shape procurement strategy across a broad range of categories within a growing function.

You will analyse £500m of annual spend, develop category strategies, lead negotiations and drive value for the business while managing stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced environment. This role offers significant scope to influence strategy and advance your procurement career.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering category strategies.
• Strong spend analytics and commercial acumen.
• Experience with complex contracts and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies across goods, works and services.
• Analyze spend to identify savings and value-add opportunities.
• Lead sourcing activity, negotiations and contract development.
• Build strong supplier relationships and drive performance.
• Manage contract renewals and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver procurement objectives and measurable results.

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Category Manager to join a growing Procurement & Supply Chain function, shaping strategy across a broad range of categories.

With £500m of annual third-party spend to analyse and influence, this is a role where commercial thinking, strategic sourcing and supplier management can make a real impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing and implementing category strategies across goods, works and services.




• Analysing spend to identify savings, efficiencies and value-add opportunities.




• Leading sourcing activity, negotiations and contract development.




• Building strong supplier relationships and driving performance.




• Managing contract renewals, mitigating supply chain risks and reducing total cost of ownership.




• Working with stakeholders to deliver procurement objectives and measurable results.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience developing and delivering successful category strategies.


• Strong spend analysis and commercial acumen.


• Experience with complex contracts, sourcing and supplier negotiations.


• Excellent stakeholder management and attention to detail.


• Confidence managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The opportunity?

Join an ambitious team with significant scope to influence strategy, deliver tangible business value and develop your career.

Industry-specific experience isn't essential. Strong procurement expertise and the right mindset are what matter.