Category Manager - Travel

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company is seeking a Category Manager - Travel to handle procurement for travel, meetings, and events. This dynamic role requires proven procurement experience, strong negotiation, and supplier management skills. The selected candidate will work closely with various internal stakeholders, helping enhance procurement processes and policies while enjoying competitive compensation.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven Travel Procurement experience or general procurement background.
• CIPS qualification preferred.
• Professional and capable of challenging appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement cycles from pre-tender to contract award.
• Identify sourcing opportunities through analysis.
• Lead spend analysis and supplier reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CIPS Qualified

Job description

Category Manager - Travel

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, 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:

ProcureOne is seeking a Category Manager - Travel to join their team in the London area. This role involves leading end-to-end procurement for travel, meetings, and events categories.

• Manage procurement cycles from pre-tender to contract award.
• Identify sourcing opportunities through analysis.
• Lead spend analysis and supplier reviews.
• Manage supplier risks and governance.
• Engage with internal stakeholders up to director level.
• Negotiate commercially and contractually.
• Draft and manage contracts.
• Improve procurement processes and policies.
• Assist in drafting specifications.

Candidates should have proven Travel Procurement experience or generalist procurement background with exposure to Travel. Ideally, candidates are CIPS qualified, professional, and capable of challenging appropriately. The team values collaboration and hands-on support. The company offers a dynamic environment, competitive salary, and benefits.