Category Manager - Travel

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Category Manager - Travel to oversee procurement activities, focusing on various indirect categories including Travel, Meetings, and Events. The successful candidate will manage supplier risk and governance, negotiate terms, and enhance procurement processes within an exciting environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven Travel Procurement experience or generalist procurement experience with exposure to Travel.
• Collaborative, hands-on approach and a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement cycles from pre-tender to contract award.
• Lead spend analysis and supplier reviews.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms.

Skills

Travel Procurement

Supplier Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Education

CIPS Qualification

Job description

Category Manager - Travel

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Company:

ProcureOne

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

ProcureOne is seeking a Category Manager - Travel to join their team in the London area. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end procurement activities across various indirect categories, focusing on Travel, Meetings, and Events. Responsibilities include:

• Managing procurement cycles from pre-tender to contract award.
• Identifying sourcing opportunities through analysis.
• Leading spend analysis and supplier reviews.
• Managing supplier risk and governance.
• Engaging with internal stakeholders up to director level.
• Negotiating commercial and contractual terms.
• Managing contracts and drafting terms.
• Improving procurement processes and policies.
• Supporting specification drafting for clarity and market relevance.

Candidates should have proven Travel Procurement experience or generalist procurement experience with exposure to Travel. CIPS qualification is preferred. The role requires a collaborative, hands-on approach and a professional attitude. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits in an exciting environment.