Strategic Procurement Category Manager (Hybrid)

University of Winchester; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful campus

Hybrid work

Benefits & discounts

Learning & development

On-site gym

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Job summary

The University of Winchester is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to drive strategic procurement across Estates, Professional Services and IT. You will deliver high-quality category strategies and work with decentralised faculties to manage tenders and contracts, contributing to university-wide objectives.

The role offers hybrid working, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. Interview dates are planned for 4 and 5 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and category management.
• Experience delivering category strategies across university or large organisations.
• Ability to coordinate tender processes and contract management across decentralised teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, strategic procurement across diverse categories.
• Shape and deliver category strategies that align with university objectives.
• Develop university-wide category and commodity strategies with the Procurement Manager.

Job description

The University of Winchester is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to drive strategic procurement across Estates, Professional Services and IT. You will deliver high-quality category strategies and work with decentralised faculties to manage tenders and contracts, contributing to university-wide objectives.

The role offers hybrid working, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. Interview dates are planned for 4 and 5 November 2026.