Hybrid Defence Category Lead

Great British Energy Group; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking a Category Manager for a 6-month Inside IR35 contract, hybrid role with 1 day per week in Bristol Abbey Wood (Wednesdays). You will lead category strategies, engage senior stakeholders, and build market intelligence to drive value.

Role supports critical defence priorities across multiple portfolios. Successful candidates will have a track record in category management within complex, high-value environments and possess strong leadership and analytical

Qualifications

• Experience in high-value, mission-critical categories.
• Proven ability to lead category strategies and deliver benefits.
• Strong end-to-end commercial lifecycle knowledge.
• Proven senior stakeholder influence and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve category strategies aligned with MOD priorities.
• Engage senior stakeholders and delivery functions to shape opportunities.
• Build market intelligence and benchmark to inform decisions.
• Lead category plans and ensure measurable benefits are realized.

Skills

Category management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Leadership / people management

Commercial acumen

Risk assessment

Strategic thinking

Job description

Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking a Category Manager for a 6-month Inside IR35 contract, hybrid role with 1 day per week in Bristol Abbey Wood (Wednesdays). You will lead category strategies, engage senior stakeholders, and build market intelligence to drive value.

Role supports critical defence priorities across multiple portfolios. Successful candidates will have a track record in category management within complex, high-value environments and possess strong leadership and analytical