Strategic Category Manager - International Defence

1st Executive Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd in London or Bristol seeks an experienced Strategic Category Manager with international expertise to lead category strategies and engage senior stakeholders. The role focuses on long‑term value and collaboration with international partners across high‑value programmes.

You will influence commercial decisions, coordinate with programme directors, and drive improvements in governance and performance within the defence and related sectors.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering strategic category management in complex organisations or major programmes.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and secure buy‑in for commercial decisions.
• Experience engaging with international stakeholders or multinational partners.
• Proven track record working in defence, infrastructure or public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of category strategies aligned with priorities.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement outcomes, resilience and value.
• Develop category plans with priorities, risks and resource needs.
• Foster international collaboration and engagement to share best practice.

Skills

Strategic category management

International stakeholder engagement

Senior stakeholder influence

Public sector programme delivery

Job description

1st Executive Ltd in London or Bristol seeks an experienced Strategic Category Manager with international expertise to lead category strategies and engage senior stakeholders. The role focuses on long‑term value and collaboration with international partners across high‑value programmes.

You will influence commercial decisions, coordinate with programme directors, and drive improvements in governance and performance within the defence and related sectors.