Strategic Interim Category Manager – Science & Engineering

1st Executive Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd is seeking an Interim Category Manager for Science & Engineering roles in Reading. You will support the category function, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement activity from strategy through to contract award.

The role requires 5+ years of category management experience, a proven track record in regulated environments, and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels while ensuring high-quality material for supplier reviews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of category management experience.
• Proven experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience running end-to-end procurements.
• Strategic mindset in procurement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the existing Category Manager with category management activity.
• Run end-to-end procurements from initial requirements through to contract award.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Support category strategy and strategic procurement initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Prepare packs, reports and materials for supplier reviews.

Skills

Category management

End-to-end procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic procurement

Regulated environment

Job description

1st Executive Ltd is seeking an Interim Category Manager for Science & Engineering roles in Reading. You will support the category function, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement activity from strategy through to contract award.

The role requires 5+ years of category management experience, a proven track record in regulated environments, and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels while ensuring high-quality material for supplier reviews.