Strategic Corporate Procurement Category Manager (Hybrid)

Automobile Association; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motoring organization in the UK is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to oversee corporate spend management. This role, associated with a 6-month FTC, requires strong experience in category management and effective stakeholder engagement. You will lead sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies in a hybrid working environment. The position offers numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme, emphasizing inclusivity and employee development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution

Free AA breakdown membership

Discounts on AA products

Employee discount scheme

Company funded life assurance

Diverse learning and development opportunities

Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in category management in corporate sectors.
• Proven experience managing stakeholders across functions.
• Proactive mindset in ambiguous environments.
• Strong commercial capability in negotiation and supplier management.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and build trust.
• Experience with procurement systems and data insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies that maximise value and manage risk.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across functions.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and management.
• Identify cost efficiencies and innovative supplier solutions.
• Manage supplier performance, governance, and risk.
• Champion procurement policy and compliance.

Skills

Category management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Cost optimisation

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A leading motoring organization in the UK is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to oversee corporate spend management. This role, associated with a 6-month FTC, requires strong experience in category management and effective stakeholder engagement. You will lead sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies in a hybrid working environment. The position offers numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme, emphasizing inclusivity and employee development.