Strategic Category Manager - Hybrid Procurement Lead

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season ticket loan

Annual leave 26–33 days

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking two experienced Category Managers to drive the procurement strategy and transformation journey. You will lead strategic sourcing across a diverse portfolio, collaborating with senior stakeholders to challenge approaches and identify commercial opportunities.

This role offers high visibility within the Procurement & Commercial Team and the chance to shape how services procure goods and works, delivering measurable commercial benefits for residents of Slough.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and procurement management.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Proven track record in delivering value through procurement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activity across a diverse spend portfolio.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and manage high-value projects.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify commercial opportunities.
• Deliver measurable commercial benefits and improved service outcomes.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Commercial negotiation

Job description

Slough Borough Council is seeking two experienced Category Managers to drive the procurement strategy and transformation journey. You will lead strategic sourcing across a diverse portfolio, collaborating with senior stakeholders to challenge approaches and identify commercial opportunities.

This role offers high visibility within the Procurement & Commercial Team and the chance to shape how services procure goods and works, delivering measurable commercial benefits for residents of Slough.