Procurement Category Manager — ESG & Strategy, Hybrid

JSS; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS is seeking a Category Manager to shape procurement strategy across professional services and HR in a London-based role with flexible in-office days. You will lead category management, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost efficiencies while aligning with ESG and vendor performance.

Expect collaboration with senior stakeholders and a focus on delivering strategic sourcing outcomes. The role requires strong category management experience, excellent stakeholder engagement, and leadership

Qualifications

• Strong experience in category management across diverse categories.
• Skilled in contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and category management across multiple spend areas including professional services and HR.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to develop and deliver category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Drive commercial value through supplier negotiations, vendor management, process improvements, and cost efficiencies.
• Manage supplier relationships, contract performance, onboarding, and ESG alignment.
• Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for supplier issues and dispute resolution.

Skills

Category management

Procurement strategy

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

JSS is seeking a Category Manager to shape procurement strategy across professional services and HR in a London-based role with flexible in-office days. You will lead category management, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost efficiencies while aligning with ESG and vendor performance.

Expect collaboration with senior stakeholders and a focus on delivering strategic sourcing outcomes. The role requires strong category management experience, excellent stakeholder engagement, and leadership