The Category Manager supports organizational sourcing and procurement objectives by managing assigned spend categories, developing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Responsibilities
Manage assigned spend categories from end to end, including strategy development, sourcing execution, supplier evaluation, and ongoing category performance monitoring.
Conduct market research, spend analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for cost optimization, value enhancement, and risk reduction within assigned categories.
Lead sourcing events such as RFPs, RFIs, and negotiations for moderately complex goods and services, ensuring competitive outcomes and value for the organization.
Analyze supplier proposals, commercial terms, and pricing structures to support informed decisionmaking and recommend optimal sourcing solutions.
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, align sourcing strategies, and ensure category plans effectively support operational and strategic needs.
Requirements
Bachelors degree in a field relevant to the role, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
The Category Manager is the commercial owner of the HR, Recruitment and Contingent category and acts as an internal commercial consultant to the business, providing deep knowledge of the category, strategic sourcing, and negotiation expertise.
Locations (2)
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Kildean, Stirling, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
Build, own and execute the category strategy for HR, Recruitment and Contingent
Maintain living category plans covering market analysis, supply base segmentation, demand profiling, route to market and savings opportunities
Develop commercial strategies for key vendors well ahead of renewal
Lead high-value sourcing events and negotiations, including setting negotiation strategy and BATNA
The Category Manager is the commercial owner of the Investment Technology and Data category, acting as an internal commercial consultant to the business, building and owning the category strategy, leading high‑value sourcing events, and delivering measurable cost savings.
Locations (2)
London, England, United Kingdom
Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
Build, own and execute the category strategy for Investment Technology and Data
Maintain living category plans covering market analysis, supply base segmentation, demand profiling, route to market and savings opportunities
Develop commercial strategies for key vendors ahead of renewal
Lead high‑value sourcing events and negotiations, setting strategy, BATNA and walk‑away position
Manage senior supplier relationships under commercial pressure
Requirements
Nice to have: experience in regulated environment such as financial services or insurance
The Category Manager is the commercial owner of the Enterprise Software category and acts as an internal commercial consultant to the business, building and owning category strategy and savings plans.
Locations (2)
London, London, United Kingdom
Kildean, Stirling, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
Build, own and execute the category strategy for Enterprise Software.
Maintain living category plans covering market analysis, supply base segmentation, demand profiling, route to market and savings opportunities.
Develop commercial strategies for key vendors well ahead of renewal.
Lead high-value sourcing events and negotiations.
Manage senior supplier relationships under commercial pressure.
Requirements
CIPS or an equivalent professional qualification
Nice to have: Financial services
Nice to have: Insurance
Nice to have: Market Dojo
Nice to have: Power BI
Category Manager - Consulting & Professional Advisory
The Category Manager is the commercial owner of the Consulting and Professional Advisory category and acts as an internal commercial consultant to the business, building and owning category strategy and savings plans to deliver cost reduction and value.
Locations (2)
London, London, United Kingdom
Kildean, Stirling, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
Build, own and execute the category strategy for Consulting and Professional Advisory
Maintain living category plans covering market analysis, supply base segmentation, demand profiling, route to market and savings opportunities
Develop commercial strategies for key vendors well ahead of renewal
Lead high-value sourcing events and negotiations
Manage senior supplier relationships under commercial pressure
The Category Manager is the commercial owner and internal commercial consultant for the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) category, building and owning category strategy, savings plans, and leading vendor negotiations.
Locations (2)
London, England, United Kingdom
Kildean, Stirling, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
Build, own and execute the category strategy for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).
Maintain living category plans covering market analysis, supply base segmentation, demand profiling, route to market and savings opportunities.
Develop commercial strategies for key vendors well ahead of renewal.
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