Procurement Category Director, Corporate Services

Computershare UK; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Computershare UK is seeking a Procurement Category Director to lead and manage procurement strategies that influence sourcing decisions globally. This hybrid role requires collaboration with senior stakeholders and oversight of a substantial global spend portfolio. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a proven track record in procurement management, with a focus on driving efficiencies and value creation for the organization. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive rewards package while contributing to a dynamic, inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellbeing rewards

Investment opportunities in company shares

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in relevant field with post-graduate degree preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Procurement Category strategies.
• Project management qualification or significant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute category strategies.
• Engage directly with suppliers and build lasting relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement within assigned categories.

Skills

Project Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Category Management Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or Operations

Post-Graduate Degree Preferred

Job description

Procurement Category Director, Corporate Services

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Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid position primarily based in Bristol. We’re committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires three days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. Find out more at http://computershare.com/flex .

Job Description

Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid position primarily based in Bristol. We’re committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires three days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. Find out more at http://computershare.com/flex .

We give you a world of potential

We’re embarking on an exciting new phase in the expansion of our Procurement target operating model and we’re looking for talented individuals to be part of the journey. These changes will enhance the capability of Computershare’s global Procurement teams. Our ambition is to create a function that is proactively called upon by the business to enable growth while reducing cost and managing risk.

As part of these changes, we are building our strategic capability in category management and implementing a new engagement model. This will allow us to focus on our stakeholders’ requirements, while grouping categories based on similar characteristics, and this role will be instrumental in delivering the benefits of the model.

Are you ready to drive impact on a global scale? At Computershare, our Procurement function is the strategic engine behind our purchasing operations—powering smart, efficient sourcing across every region and business unit worldwide. Now, we’re looking for a bold, visionary Category Director to help shape the future of our global supply chain. As a key leader within our global procurement team, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming supplier relationships, unlocking innovation, and delivering measurable value. You’ll oversee supplier engagements with a global spend portfolio ranging from $50M to $250M USD, and lead strategic initiatives that fuel our growth, efficiency, and competitive edge.

A role you will love

In this role you will lead with impact by driving global procurement strategies across key categories, managing complex supplier ecosystems and high-value contracts. You will shape the strategy but using insights and analysis to influence sourcing decisions, vendor partnerships, and category roadmaps—ensuring alignment with business goals.

As a Category Director, you will collaborate globally by partnering with senior stakeholders across multiple functions and regions to ensure seamless execution and long-term value creation and champion procurement transformation, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation by turning Procurement into a strategic powerhouse. Lastly, you will deliver results by creating cost efficiencies, putting more spend under management, and make Computershare a preferred partner for top-tier suppliers.

This is more than a procurement role—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on a global business. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and love turning strategy into action, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the procurement category team – support the building of a high performing procurement team
• Lead cross-functional and/or cross-regional teams to develop and execute category strategies and management plan for assigned categories.
• Drive continuous improvement mindset within the responsible category/categories
• Directly engage with suppliers on multiple levels
• Build strong and lasting relationship with business stakeholders
  
  

What will you bring to the role?

We are a global business with an entrepreneurial spirit, and we are proud of that. What that comes with is a fast-paced environment and lots of change so you will be resilient in nature and able to adapt quickly and embrace the pace of change we often work under.

Required

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Economics, Finance, Operations or related area with post-graduate degree preferred
• Project management qualification – or significant experience in this field
• Expert knowledge of Procurement Category strategies (within Corporate Services, specifically) and the associated supplier landscape
  
  

Preferred

• Industry certification such as FCIPS, CIPS, IACCM or CPSM, Continuous Improvement or equivalent
  
  

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.

About Us

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it’s more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

A diverse and inclusive place to work

At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

About The Team

Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world, we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications as well as our People team. Join our strategic team and help us look after everything from creating an amazing end to end employee journey to keeping our systems safe. You'll be looking after our people, our clients and their customers, whilst maintaining our exceptional standards around the globe.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

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