Strategic Category Manager: Tenders, ESG & Suppliers

Gigaclear; West Boldon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gigaclear is seeking a senior procurement professional to design and implement strategies for direct and indirect spend, owning tenders end to end and negotiating contracts.

The role blends analytics with relationship management, driving ESG-focused supplier selection and building a scalable, cost-efficient supplier base across the business. A mentoring element and CIPS Level 4 qualification are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Own and run tenders end to end.
• Collaborate across HR, Marketing, Facilities, Operations, Customer, Sales, etc.
• Focus on improving performance management frameworks and ESG/sustainability in supplier selection.

Responsibilities

• Understand procurement needs across the business units and market analysis.
• Run tenders and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Implement performance management frameworks to monitor supplier performance.
• Develop and maintain a strategic supplier list aligned with ESG goals.
• Mentor and develop a team member as part of the role.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Tender management

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Team leadership

Education

CIPS Level 4

Job description

Gigaclear is seeking a senior procurement professional to design and implement strategies for direct and indirect spend, owning tenders end to end and negotiating contracts.

The role blends analytics with relationship management, driving ESG-focused supplier selection and building a scalable, cost-efficient supplier base across the business. A mentoring element and CIPS Level 4 qualification are highly regarded.