Senior Category Manager – London | High-Profile Organisation

Senior Category Manager - London| High-Profile OrganisationStrategic Sourcing | Category Strategy | Supplier Performance | Commercial LeadershipLocation: West London (Hybrid working)Salary: 60,000-65,000 (+4,000 Travel Allowance + Bonus & Benefits)Looking for your next step in procurement, where you can lead complex sourcing projects, influence senior stakeholders and develop your leadership experience? A leading UK transport and infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager to take ownership of a strategically important category covering physical equipment and associated services. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, leading high-value sourcing activity and ensuring commercial decisions deliver both operational and financial value.You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and key suppliers, overseeing the full procurement lifecycle while driving improvements in supplier performance and contractual outcomes. Alongside managing complex tenders and commercial negotiations, you'll have responsibility for supporting the development of a Category Manager, giving you the opportunity to combine strategic category ownership with a broader leadership remit.As a Senior Category Manager, you will:Take the Lead on Strategic Sourcing, managing complex procurement exercises from initial market engagement and stakeholder requirements through to tender preparation, evaluation, negotiation and contract award, while maintaining control of the process and delivering robust commercial outcomes.Shape category strategy by developing and implementing procurement strategies across physical equipment and associated services. You'll utilise market insight and commercial analysis to identify opportunities, mitigate risk and maximise value.Drive supplier performance,takingownership of key supplier relationships, monitoring contractual delivery, challenging underperformance and using supplier reviews, SLAs and service credits to drive accountability and continuous improvement.Advise and influence stakeholders. Work alongside senior stakeholders to understand operational priorities, shape procurement requirements and recommend sourcing approaches that balance service delivery, commercial value and wider business needs.Build team capability through provision of guidance and coaching to a Category Manager, supporting their development across tendering, work package preparation and procurement best practice while strengthening your own people leadership experience.To be successful in this role, you will need:Strategic Category Management Experience: Demonstrable experience developing category strategies and independently managing complex procurement projects through the full sourcing lifecycle.End-to-End Sourcing Expertise: Confident managing competitive tender processes, including preparing tender documentation, developing work packages, evaluating submissions and leading commercial negotiations.Equipment & Services Procurement: Experience sourcing physical goods or equipment alongside associated service contracts, with an understanding of contractual obligations, supplier performance management, SLAs and service credits.Commercial & Stakeholder Confidence: The ability to manage strategic supplier relationships, challenge performance constructively and influence senior stakeholders.Leadership & Professional Development: Experience mentoring or supporting colleagues, with the confidence to guide and develop others. MCIPS qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent procurement experience and capability. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical procurement category within a globally recognised transport and infrastructure environment, combining exposure to complex sourcing projects with senior-level commercial decision-making. You'll also have the chance to strengthen your leadership capabilities and make a tangible contribution to the performance of an essential operational supply chain.Interested? If you're an experienced category management professional looking for greater ownership, complex commercial challenges and the opportunity to develop your leadership experience, we'd love to hear from you.For further information or to apply, email your CV to Maria at jobsMC@bramwith.com