Category Manager - Travel

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Category Manager focused on Travel to join their dynamic team in Bolton. The role involves managing the procurement process, engaging with stakeholders, and delivering efficient sourcing strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in Travel procurement and a CIPS qualification, and will be proactive team players.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Travel Procurement Category Management or general procurement with Travel exposure.
• Professional approach and ability to collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire procurement cycle including tender processes.
• Identify and deliver sourcing opportunities through analysis.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and lead commercial negotiations.

Skills

Collaboration

Negotiation

Analysis

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Category Manager - Travel

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Client:

ProcureOne

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

London Area

ProcureOne is partnering with a globally renowned brand to recruit a first-class Procurement Category Manager to join their team as they continue to develop and grow.

Reporting to the Senior Category Manager and working within a dynamic procurement team, you will lead end-to-end procurement across various indirect categories, focusing on Travel, Meetings & Events. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the entire procurement cycle, including pre-tender activities, RFQ, tender documents, execution, and contract award.
• Identifying and delivering sourcing opportunities through insight and analysis.
• Leading spend analysis, supplier assessments, and market reviews.
• Managing supplier risk, controls, governance, and ensuring risk assessments are applied to sourcing decisions.
• Engaging with internal stakeholders up to director level through regular communication.
• Collaborating with business leads to secure the best deals and leading commercial negotiations.
• Drafting and managing contracts and terms.
• Improving procurement processes and policies proactively.
• Supporting the business in drafting clear and meaningful specifications.

Ideal candidates will have proven Travel Procurement Category Management experience or generalist experience with exposure to the Travel category. CIPS qualification and a professional approach are preferred. The role requires a collaborative, hands-on team player who can challenge and push back appropriately.

In return, the client offers an exciting environment, a competitive salary, and benefits package.