Strategic Category Manager – Consulting & Advisory

Prudential Distribution Ltd; Greater London, Stirling; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme up to 18%

Share Save and Share Incentive Plan

38 days annual leave (bank holidays +)

Time Off When You Need It

Inspiring Families policy

Private Healthcare

Job summary

M&G is seeking a Category Manager for Consulting and Professional Advisory, based in London or Stirling. You will drive the category strategy, lead supplier negotiations, and influence stakeholders at senior levels to secure best commercial outcomes.

The role requires substantial category management experience, strong financial acumen, and proficiency with BI tools. You will collaborate across UK and India teams to deliver value and governance.

Qualifications

• Substantial category management or strategic sourcing experience.
• Strong commercial and financial judgement, including TCO and should-cost analysis.
• Able to work from London or Stirling base offices with travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategy for Consulting and Professional Advisory.
• Lead high-value sourcing events and negotiations with vendors.
• Manage senior supplier relationships under commercial pressure.
• Shape commercial terms, pricing mechanisms and governance.
• Utilise spend data and BI to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Data analysis

Education

CIPS or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Market Dojo

Job description

M&G is seeking a Category Manager for Consulting and Professional Advisory, based in London or Stirling. You will drive the category strategy, lead supplier negotiations, and influence stakeholders at senior levels to secure best commercial outcomes.

The role requires substantial category management experience, strong financial acumen, and proficiency with BI tools. You will collaborate across UK and India teams to deliver value and governance.