Senior Category Manager - Corporate Services (Hybrid+Bonus)

Michael Page; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Category Manager - Corporate Services for a leading professional services organisation. You will lead a diverse portfolio spanning HR & People, Temporary Labour, Business Process Outsourcing, Financial & Banking, Legal and Professional Services categories.

You'll partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategy, drive value, manage supplier relationships and deliver cost optimisation across indirect spend in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Procurement experience within Corporate Services.
• Strong sourcing, supplier management and negotiation capabilities in indirect spend.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive value.
• Track record delivering measurable procurement value across diverse categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, supplier selection processes, tenders and negotiations to optimise costs.
• Manage key supplier relationships and drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Analyse spend, market trends and supplier capabilities to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape demand and drive value opportunities.
• Support procurement transformation and embed best practices across the business.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing & negotiations

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Indirect spend

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Job description

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Category Manager - Corporate Services for a leading professional services organisation. You will lead a diverse portfolio spanning HR & People, Temporary Labour, Business Process Outsourcing, Financial & Banking, Legal and Professional Services categories.

You'll partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategy, drive value, manage supplier relationships and deliver cost optimisation across indirect spend in a fast-paced environment.