Category Manager Warehousing / Logistics

Distinct | B Corp; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Category Manager for an 18-month fixed term contract to oversee procurement activities for a major warehouse relocation project. This role requires strong skills in logistics procurement, with responsibilities including tender management and supplier negotiations. Ideal candidates will have experience in operational services and enjoy delivering outcomes through close collaboration with project teams. The position is based in Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, warehousing or operational services.
• Supporting large projects, transformation programmes or site relocations.
• Ability to run tenders and manage supplier negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with operations, project and finance teams.
• Delivery-focused, hands-on procurement approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for the setup and launch of a new warehouse.
• Manage supplier selection and negotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with operations and project managers during the transition.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong stakeholder engagement

Supplier selection

Commercial negotiations

Logistics/warehousing knowledge

Job description

Senior Category Manager – Warehouse Relocation Project

18-Month Fixed Term Contract

We are recruiting a Senior Category Manager to support the procurement activity for a major warehouse relocation and logistics transformation project.

This role will focus on commercial sourcing and supplier management across the key areas required to successfully deliver the move to a new distribution centre.

You will work closely with the programme team, operations leaders and project managers to ensure the right suppliers, contracts and commercial frameworks are in place to support the build, fit-out and operational transition.

What you’ll be working on

You will lead procurement activity across several areas linked to the set-up and launch of a new warehouse / DC, including:

• Warehouse fit-out and infrastructure
• Logistics and transport services
• Technology and operational systems
• Facilities and operational services
• General project and operational suppliers

What we’re looking for

• Procurement experience across logistics, warehousing or operational services
• Experience supporting large projects, transformation programmes or site relocations
• Ability to run tenders, supplier selection and commercial negotiations
• Strong stakeholder engagement with operations, project and finance teams
• A practical, delivery-focused approach to procurement

This is a hands‑on role within a major supply chain project, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with operational teams and delivering tangible outcomes.