Senior Category Manager Generalist

Kraken; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in London is seeking a strategic Senior Category Manager to manage procurement categories and optimize costs. The ideal candidate must have proven experience in category management, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to drive supplier performance. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and influence significant change across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cross-category procurement or category management.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and improving supplier performance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple procurement categories and build supplier relationships.
• Lead procurement activities such as requests, contract renewals, and negotiations.
• Drive supplier rationalisation and optimise costs.

Skills

Cross-category procurement

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

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Senior Category Manager Generalist, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 97799d48bbd9

Job Views: 5

Posted: 01.08.2025

Expiry Date: 15.09.2025

Job Description:

Kraken is a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded Senior Category Manager to join our Procurement team in London. This role involves managing multiple procurement categories, building supplier and stakeholder relationships, and leading initiatives to drive value and reduce costs.

• End-to-end category management across areas including People, Talent, Facilities, and Professional Services.
• Developing and executing category strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Leading procurement activities such as requests, contract renewals, and negotiations.
• Driving supplier rationalisation and consolidation to optimise costs.
• Partnering with functional leads and senior management to embed procurement strategies.
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure performance and value delivery.
• Supporting cross-functional initiatives like office growth and system rationalisation.
• Embedding procurement best practices and policies across the business.
• Collaborating with Legal, Security, Privacy, Finance, and other teams.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in cross-category procurement or category management.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and improving supplier performance.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strategic thinking and translating business needs into procurement actions.
• Experience in a fast-paced, scaling environment is preferred.

If you are collaborative, high-performing, and confident in driving change, we'd love to hear from you. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunity employment.