Hybrid Strategic Category Manager — Procurement Transformation

Dubizzle Limited; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in the UK is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement transformations. This role demands at least 5 years of strategic procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset. The successful candidate will manage tendering processes, deliver cost savings, and develop innovative category strategies. Join us to shape our procurement operations with key stakeholders and drive positive change within a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and sustainability.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Career development opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in strategic procurement within a category management model.
• Proven experience running complex, multi-stakeholder tenders.
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence influencing within matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end tendering, negotiation and contract award processes.
• Delivering annual savings targets while improving supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Developing and executing category strategies to reduce cost and drive innovation.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation skills

Influencing in matrix organizations

Proactive mindset

Knowledge of logistics and supply chain

Education

Degree in procurement (CIPS desirable)

Job description

A leading procurement firm in the UK is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement transformations. This role demands at least 5 years of strategic procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive mindset. The successful candidate will manage tendering processes, deliver cost savings, and develop innovative category strategies. Join us to shape our procurement operations with key stakeholders and drive positive change within a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance and sustainability.