Category Manager

Alexander Lloyd are working with a hugely popular global brand who are looking for a proactive and commercially savvy Category Manager to join their high calibre Procurement team. You'll play a key role in managing key supplier partnerships, cost efficiency, and sustainable procurement practices.

What you'll do:

• Lead category planning and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Manage supplier negotiations and contract lifecycles
• Work cross-functionally with other areas of the business
• Analyse spend and market trends to identify new sourcing opportunities
• Oversee one direct report and contribute to procurement best practices

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of procurement experience with category management expertise
• Proven success in negotiating large-scale travel or similar contracts is essential
• Strong commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• MCIPS qualified (or working towards)
• Hands-on experience with procurement tools

Please quote 51628 when calling Phill Stagg at Alexander Lloyd or email them at pst . This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd is a leading recruiter across a range of roles within the Finance, Accountancy, Procurement & Supply Chain space from entry to c-suite level.