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Senior Category Manager (Logistics)

Investigo

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

A leading telecommunications organization is seeking a Senior Category Manager to enhance procurement strategies in logistics and inventory management. This role involves significant responsibilities in developing category plans, leading negotiations, and managing supplier relationships. The position offers flexible hybrid working, competitive salary, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a high-growth environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary + performance-related bonus

Benefits supporting wellbeing, family, and finances

Opportunity to shape future of procurement

Qualifications

Lead development and execution of procurement strategy.
Manage Supplier Relationship Management and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

Partner with department leaders to align procurement strategies.
Develop and implement category plans and sourcing strategies.
Lead high-value negotiations and contract development.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Supplier Relationship Management

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Investigo have partnered with a UK wide, B2B telecommunications organisation, who are looking to make a strategic hire within their procurement team, adding a Senior Category Manager to focus on inventory management, logistics and supply chain.

You’ll report to the Head of Procurement and lead the development and execution of procurement strategy across Logistics and other critical spend categories such as Indirect, Connectivity, Civils, Network hardware, software, and services. This highly visible position is central to driving best-in-class procurement practices and delivering commercial value across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with department leaders to align procurement strategies with business objectives
Develop and implement category plans and sourcing strategies
Lead high-value, complex negotiations and contract development
Provide market insights and data to influence decision-making
Manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and ensure compliance across spend categories
Contribute to team development through mentoring and strategic input

What's in it for you?

Flexible hybrid working (Reading-based, 2 days in-office)
Competitive salary + performance-related bonus
Benefits that support your wellbeing, family, and finances
A chance to help shape the future of procurement in a high-growth environment
A role which offers the chance to make a tangible impact in a business that values innovation, agility, and strategic thinking.

If this is of interest, please APPLY or contact Andrew Docwra @ Investigo.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Supply Chain
Industries
Telecommunications

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