Procurement Category Manager

Groomfield Recruitment; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Procurement Category Manager to manage regional professional services categories in a hybrid role. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end procurement activities, including market analysis and supplier performance oversight. Offering flexible hours and 33 days of leave, this 12-month contract offers an excellent opportunity for professionals eager to make a real impact.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, particularly in professional services.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage key supplier relationships.
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage regional professional services sub-categories.
• Lead sourcing strategy development and negotiations.
• Oversee supplier performance and resolve performance issues.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Complex negotiations

Job description

Procurement Category Manager

Location : Hybrid / Bracknell

Working Hours : Flexible 37.50 hours a week Monday Friday.

Benefits : 33 days annual leave, pension scheme, modern working office environment, flexibility and working from home.

Pay Rate : £26.65

Contract Length : 12 Months

Are you a proactive, solutions-focused procurement professional with strong experience in professional services categories? Do you thrive in a dynamic, stakeholder-facing role where you can make a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to take ownership of our regional professional services categories across EMEA. In this role, you will lead end-to-end procurement activities, manage key supplier relationships, and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage regional professional services sub-categories, driving strategic initiatives and value creation.
• Lead category management activities including market analysis, sourcing strategy development, and complex negotiations.
• Oversee supplier performance, ensuring delivery excellence and resolving performance issues as needed.

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