Senior Category Manager - Supply Chain and Procurement
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Senior Category Manager - Supply Chain and Procurement
Farnborough - 3 days in a week onsite
up to 700 per day Inside IR35
A global leader in defence and security, delivering advanced engineering and technology solutions is looking for a Senior Category Manager - Supply Chain and Procurement. Renowned for innovation across air, land, sea and cyber domains, supporting critical national infrastructure.
Combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative approach to deliver high-impact, mission-critical projects.
Build and manage senior stakeholder relationships, lead category strategies for HR, recruitment and training, and deliver complex sourcing and contract negotiations. Manage risks, drive supplier performance through SRM, and support transformation initiatives including SAP Ariba to Oracle Fusion and Source-to-Pay development.
Skills:
- Active Security Clearance (SC).
- MCIPS qualified or working towards completion.
- Practical experience with Source to Pay (S2P) technology.
- Minimum 5 years' strategic category management experience.
- Strong experience in Supplier Relations & Risk Management.
The business focuses on delivering complex projects with precision, strong compliance, and long-term reliability.
P. S: Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.