Senior Category Manager Logistics & Warehousing

Senior Category Manager - Logistics & Warehousing Project

18-Month Fixed Term Contract

Midlands £80-100K

We are recruiting a Senior Category Manager (18-month FTC) to play a pivotal role in a major logistics transformation programme. This is a high-impact, delivery-focused opportunity where you will own strategic procurement across capital investment and operational logistics categories - driving measurable cost optimisation and embedding long-term commercial frameworks. This role exists to deliver change.

The Opportunity

As Senior Category Manager, you will lead best-value sourcing and commercial optimisation across logistics infrastructure, automation-readiness and ongoing Run & Maintenance.

Category Scope

• Warehousing
• Transport & Logistics
• Material Handling Equipment
• Technology
• Facilities Management
• Fit-out & property-related spend

What We're Looking For

• Senior-level category ownership in logistics, supply chain or capital projects
• Experience operating within transformation or programme-led environments
• Strong commercial modelling capability (TCO, benchmarking, indexation)
• Proven track record delivering savings across CapEx and OpEx
• Ability to influence senior operational stakeholders

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