Senior Category Manager Generalist | London, UK

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

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in London is seeking a Senior Category Manager to drive its procurement strategy across various functions. The ideal candidate will manage multiple categories, enhance supplier relationships, and achieve significant cost savings. If you have proven experience in procurement and a strategic mindset, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cross-category procurement or category management.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end categories including People, Talent, Facilities, and Professional Services.
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Lead procurement activities such as requests, contract renewals, and negotiations.
• Drive supplier rationalisation to optimise costs.
• Collaborate with functional leads to embed procurement strategies.

Skills

Cross-category procurement

Cost savings

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Risk mitigation

Strategic thinking

Job description

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We're a technology company focused on creating a smart, sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid, to enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry worldwide in a way that benefits everyone.

It's an exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

About the role

We're seeking a strategic and commercially-minded Senior Category Manager to join our growing Procurement team in London. This high-impact role involves cross-category responsibilities, offering the opportunity to shape and execute our procurement strategy across multiple functions (People, Talent, Facilities, and Professional Services). This key hire aims to professionalise and optimise our procurement capabilities. You will own multiple procurement categories, build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships, and lead initiatives to drive value, reduce costs, and embed procurement best practices throughout the organisation.

What you'll do

• Category Ownership: Manage end-to-end categories including People, Talent, Facilities, and Professional Services.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business priorities and supplier opportunities.
• Procurement Delivery: Lead procurement activities such as requests, contract renewals, and negotiations.
• Vendor Management: Drive supplier rationalisation to optimise costs and operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with functional leads and senior management to embed procurement strategies and support project delivery.
• Commercial Collaboration: Work with our commercial team to ensure value-added services and market knowledge sharing.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain ongoing performance, compliance, and value delivery within your categories.
• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional initiatives like office growth, relocations, and system rationalisation.
• Process Improvement: Promote procurement best practices, policies, and governance.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Ensure adherence to procedures across Legal, Security, Privacy, Finance, and other teams.

What you'll need

• Proven experience in cross-category procurement or category management
• Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Experience in risk mitigation and opportunity maximisation
• Ability to work independently and build collaborative relationships
• Strategic thinking to translate business needs into procurement actions
• Experience in a fast-paced, scaling environment is preferred

If you're collaborative, high-performing, and capable of driving cultural change with confidence and empathy—holding stakeholders accountable while enabling rapid delivery—we'd love to hear from you!

If this sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you.

We want to ensure you have the tools and environment to unleash your potential. If you require specific accommodations or have preferences, let us know, and we'll do our best to tailor your interview process for comfort and success.

Studies show that some groups, like women, are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the requirements. If you're interested, please apply—your unique skills and perspectives are what drive our success. Kraken is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusion for all.

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