Strategic Procurement Category Lead

Go Traffic Management Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Go Traffic Management Limited in Worsley is seeking a Category Manager to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management and spend analytics across Network Plus operations.

You will lead sourcing strategies, manage negotiations, monitor KPIs and ensure value, quality and service delivery. The role requires commercial focus, strong analytical skills and experience in procurement within utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering sectors.

Qualifications

• Procurement experience across sectors and strong cost-saving track record.
• Advanced data interpretation and analytics skills.
• Experience leading supplier negotiations and tender exercises.
• Experience managing contracts and supplier relationships.
• Proven ability to deliver value improvements and savings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies across spend categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations, tendering and contract renewals.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and value improvements.
• Analyze spend data to identify consolidation and commercial opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and drive improvements.
• Support contract negotiations and supplier governance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and records.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Spend analysis

Contract management

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIPS qualification (Level 4+) or working towards

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Go Traffic Management Limited in Worsley is seeking a Category Manager to drive strategic sourcing, supplier management and spend analytics across Network Plus operations.

You will lead sourcing strategies, manage negotiations, monitor KPIs and ensure value, quality and service delivery. The role requires commercial focus, strong analytical skills and experience in procurement within utilities, infrastructure or civil engineering sectors.