HR Category Manager - Procurement

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy organisation is seeking an HR Category Manager to oversee procurement activities related to HR services. This role includes developing category strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have extensive HR procurement experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to procurement excellence. The position is based in London and offers a salary between £60,000 and £65,000 with an excellent package.

Qualifications

• Strong HR category experience within a complex, fast-paced procurement environment.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver procurement strategies that drive measurable value.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, proactive and passionate about procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the procurement category strategy for HR services.
• Create a clear category hierarchy aligned with procurement frameworks and business objectives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities and optimize supplier performance.
• Lead procurement processes including sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract management.
• Champion best-in-class procurement governance and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR category experience

Development and delivery of procurement strategies

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

HR Category Manager - Procurement

London | £60,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Package

A leading energy organisation is looking for an experienced HR Category Manager to join its growing procurement team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to take ownership of a key spend area within one of the UK's most exciting and forward-thinking companies.

The role will sit within a Greenfield procurement function that looks to play a central role in enabling the organisation's ambitious growth plans. The HR Category Manager will lead all procurement activity across HR and people-related services, including recruitment, learning and development, contingent labour and employee benefits.

This is a highly visible position, offering the chance to shape category direction, build strategic supplier partnerships and deliver long-term value through innovative procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the procurement category strategy for HR and people services
• Create and refine a clear category hierarchy, ensuring alignment with broader procurement frameworks and business objectives
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities, optimise supplier performance and ensure commercial best practice
• Lead all procurement processes including sourcing, tendering, negotiation and contract management
• Champion best-in-class procurement governance, driving consistency and continuous improvement

Ideal Candidate

• Strong HR category experience within a complex, fast-paced procurement environment
• Proven ability to develop and deliver procurement strategies that drive measurable value
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate at senior levels
• Highly organised, proactive and passionate about delivering excellence through procurement

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious procurement specialist looking to make a real impact in a business that values innovation, collaboration and strategic thinking.

If you're looking to take the next step in your procurement career with a leading energy company that's shaping the future, apply today via this page or reach out directly to Devan at [e-mail] !