Category Manager - Travel

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan recherche un Category Manager pour diriger les activités d'approvisionnement dans les catégories de voyage. Vous serez responsable de l'ensemble du cycle d'approvisionnement, de la gestion des fournisseurs, et des négociations commerciales. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience confirmée en approvisionnement voyage et une qualification CIPS préférée.

Benefits

Environnement de travail excitant

Paquet de salaire et avantages concurrentiels

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en approvisionnement, idéalement dans le secteur du voyage.
• Approche professionnelle et capacité à collaborer dans un environnement dynamique.
• Capacité à challenger et à mener des négociations commerciales.

Responsibilities

• Gérer le cycle complet des achats, y compris la préparation des appels d'offres et l'exécution des contrats.
• Analyser les dépenses et évaluer les fournisseurs.
• Collaborer avec les parties prenantes internes pour obtenir les meilleures offres.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CIPS Qualification

Job description

Category Manager - Travel

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 activities across various indirect categories, focusing on Travel, Meetings, & Events. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the full procurement cycle, including pre-tender, RFQ, tender documents, execution, and contract award.
• Identifying and delivering sourcing opportunities through insight and analysis.
• Leading spend analysis, supplier evaluations, and market reviews.
• Managing supplier risk, controls, governance, and risk assessments.
• 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 experience or generalist procurement experience with exposure to Travel categories. CIPS qualification is preferred. The candidate should have a professional approach, be able to challenge appropriately, and thrive in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

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