Senior Category Manager — Asset Repair & Sustainability

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Pension contribution match

Sharesave

CIPS study support

Academy training

EV scheme

Retail offers

Family friendly policies

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc in Coventry is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead our Asset Repair and Refurbishment category within Procurement & Contract Management. You will shape long-term category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive high-value sourcing that supports operations and sustainability.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to forecast demand, influence decisions and align procurement with regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end procurement and category management strategies.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with proven value delivery.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to turn data and market insight into strategic decisions.
• Proactive, independent problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience in regulated or complex organisations; utilities experience a plus.
• CIPS Level 6 preferred or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of strategic category plans and procurement pipelines.
• Oversee complex tender activity and negotiations for best value outcomes.
• Monitor spend, ensure contract coverage and forward planning.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence planning.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Embed sustainability into sourcing strategies with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across Procurement.
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing across suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Influencing seniors

Data to decisions

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Regulated environment

CIPS awareness

Education

CIPS Level 6 preferred

Tools

Procurement systems

Market insight tools

Job description

Severn Trent Plc in Coventry is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead our Asset Repair and Refurbishment category within Procurement & Contract Management. You will shape long-term category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive high-value sourcing that supports operations and sustainability.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to forecast demand, influence decisions and align procurement with regulatory expectations.