Category Manager – FMCG/Retail – Indirects/IT/Corporate

Cedar; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in London is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement across various categories. With a salary of £55,000-£65,000 plus a 30% performance bonus, this hybrid role offers strong ownership and development opportunities. Ideal candidates have procurement experience in fast-paced industries and excellent negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team focused on collaboration and career growth.

Benefits

30% performance bonus

Hybrid working model

Structured development plan

Qualifications

• Solid experience in procurement/category management, ideally in a fast-paced industry.
• Experience running competitive RFPs and managing supplier contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end procurement processes, including running RFx.
• Managing supplier relationships and contracts for best value.
• Driving process improvement and cost savings through strong practices.

Skills

Procurement/category management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-tasking

Project management

Job description

Category Manager – £55,000-£65,000 + 30% Bonus
Location: Stratford (Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite Per Week)

Are you an ambitious and driven procurement professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and developing business operating in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

We’re looking for Category Managers to join our expanding team and play a key role in delivering commercial value across a variety of procurement categories – Professional Services, IT & indirects. This role offers real ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to develop rapidly with the right support.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading end-to-end procurement processes for assigned categories, including running RFx (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and delivering robust sourcing strategies.

• Managing multiple supplier relationships, contracts, and negotiations to ensure best-in-class value and service.

• Supporting the business across a high volume of concurrent projects, managing deadlines, priorities, and stakeholders efficiently.

• Working cross-functionally to align procurement activity with broader commercial and operational goals.

• Driving process improvement, cost savings, and value creation through strong procurement practices.

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid experience in procurement/category management, ideally in a fast-paced industry (e.g. retail, FMCG, tech, gaming, hospitality).

• Demonstrated experience running competitive RFPs and tender processes, and managing supplier contracts through their lifecycle.

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A confident multi-tasker who thrives under pressure and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ambition and drive – this role suits someone looking to grow into their next career stage with mentorship and development.

Why Join Us?

• £55,000-£65,000 base salary plus a 30% performance bonus

• Hybrid working model – 2 days per week in our Stratford office

• Join a dynamic, fast-growing business where your impact will be recognised

• Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and career development

• Structured development plan, including enrolment in the GAP Partnership Negotiation Course

If you’re ready to step up, take ownership, and thrive in a challenging but rewarding role – we want to hear from you.

Apply now to start your next chapter.