Junior Category Manager

Sodexo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work

Sodexo benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a proactive Junior Category Manager to support procurement and category management of Facilities Management services and products across the UK & Ireland. You will work with stakeholders and suppliers to deliver category strategies, generate savings, and ensure quality, compliance, and value for our customers.

This role suits candidates with strong commercial awareness and relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with Power BI is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyse data to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support management and development of assigned procurement categories.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver category strategies.
• Identify opportunities to generate savings and improve efficiencies.
• Support supplier negotiations for competitive pricing and terms.
• Maintain supplier frameworks and commercial documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in procurement system data accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze spend and data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Coordinate with Finance and Supply Management for reporting.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Junior Category Manager

Location:Hybrid - Any office - Expected to travel when required

Salary: Competitive

Build your career in Procurement & Supply Management with Sodexo.

We're seeking a proactive Junior Category Manager to support the procurement and category management of Facilities Management (FM) services and products across the UK & Ireland. Working closely with stakeholders and suppliers, you'll help deliver category strategies, generate sustainable savings, and contribute to the effective management of FM-related spend while ensuring quality, compliance, and value for our customers.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong commercial awareness, excellent relationship-building skills, and a passion for achieving results. Previous procurement experience is not essential, making this an ideal role for someone looking to develop their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What You'll Be Doing - is for FM

• Supporting the management and development of assigned procurement categories.
• Working with suppliers and stakeholders to deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Identifying opportunities to generate savings, improve efficiencies, and increase commercial value.
• Supporting supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, rebates, and contract terms.
• Managing and maintaining supplier framework agreements and commercial documentation.
• Monitoring supplier performance and helping to drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting the management of products and services within procurement systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Analysing spend, supplier, and product data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborating with Finance and Supply Management teams to support reporting and performance tracking.
• Working with global procurement teams to implement and align supplier contracts across the UK & Ireland.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and business partners across multiple functions.
• Keeping up to date with market trends, innovations, and supplier developments to help deliver best-value solutions.

What We're Looking For

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds. While procurement or supply management experience may be beneficial, it's not essential.

You'll bring:

• Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• A passion for delivering results and exceeding expectations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• The ability to interpret and analyse data to support decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted relationships quickly.
• A strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach.
• Ambition to build a long-term career within Procurement and Supply Management.
• The ability to work independently and effectively in a remote working environment.
• Experience with Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Previous experience supporting FM-related categories is preferred but not essential.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.