Senior Category Manager

Senior Category Manager - Asset Repair & Refurbishment Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic category plans and procurement pipelines
• Oversee complex tender activity, leading negotiations to secure best value and outcomes
• Monitor and manage spend, ensuring strong contract coverage and forward planning
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing business planning and decision making
• Identify and manage supply chain risks, developing mitigation and contingency plans
• Embed sustainability into sourcing strategies and work with suppliers to improve performance
• Ensure compliance with Severn Trent processes and regulated procurement requirements
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the Procurement function
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing across suppliers and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end procurement and category management strategies
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a track record of delivering commercial value
• Confidence engaging with and challenging senior stakeholders
• The ability to turn data and market insight into clear, strategic decisions
• A proactive, problem solving mindset with the ability to work independently
• A passion for continuous improvement and driving change
• Experience operating in a regulated or complex organisation (utilities experience is a plus)
• CIPS Level 6 (or working towards) preferred

Benefits

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Support for your CIPS studies
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year