Junior Category Manager

Are you ready to make your mark in the world of Formula 1? At Formula 1, we are passionate about delivering the world’s greatest sports and entertainment spectacle, leaving a positive legacy wherever we race. Innovation has always been at the heart of what we do ever since our first Grand Prix in 1950. Now, more than 75 years on, the sport remains a pioneer, developing technologies that have made a significant impact on society beyond the track.

We are seeking a commercially driven and motivated FTC Junior Category Manager until the end of December 2026 to own and manage the Property & Estates and Health & Safety Categories by leading on sourcing and contract initiatives. Working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver cost‑effective, sustainable, and resilient supply solutions. The successful candidate will bring procurement expertise, stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for driving operational excellence in a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: Engage with new and existing suppliers to ensure robust commercial and contractual agreements. Identify and deliver sourcing opportunities through spend analysis and market research. Negotiate appropriate contract terms to address risk and support commercial and business priorities. Manage key suppliers throughout the supplier lifecycle to ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Category Planning & Execution: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement plans with stakeholder goals. Create category plans using spend data and analysis and socialise and update on a regular basis.
• Goods and Services Supply: Manage procurement activities related to the supply of goods and services across various categories. Apply generalist procurement knowledge, market insights and data to support sourcing decisions.
• Contract & Risk Management: Draft and manage contracts including Framework Agreements and Statements of Work. Ensure contracts include KPIs, SLAs and performance tracking requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop effective relationships with internal stakeholders including Property & Estates, Health & Safety, Security, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Compliance.
• Process Improvement & Compliance: Suggest procurement process improvements (where appropriate) to enhance efficiency and best practices. Support supplier due diligence and ensure adherence to SOX and financial obligations.

What Are We Looking For?

Knowledge & Skills:

• A good understanding in drafting and negotiating robust and detailed contracts to meet business objectives, including Framework Agreements, Statements of Work and associated KPIs/SLAs.
• An understanding of Category management and its role within Procurement and the wider business.
• A good knowledge and experience of the sourcing of goods and services, including RFPs, RFQs etc.
• Experience of generating fact‑based insights through analysis using tools and techniques to provide strategic direction, including competency with Excel/pivot tables.
• Ability to pivot where directed or necessary between business priorities in a fast‑moving environment.
• Working knowledge of P2P and Procurement systems, preferably Microsoft D365 and Medius.

Personal Qualities:

• Excellent communication, with strong written & presentation skills, and an engaging style.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and ability to challenge difficult stakeholders when appropriate.
• Self‑motivated, able to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to work confidently when processes are not fully defined, or in an environment where there are ambiguities.

Experience:

• Experience working within a Procurement Team within a demanding environment.
• Experience of implementing Framework Agreements, Statements of Work and SLAs/KPIs.
• It is desirable for you to have experience of facilities management procurement.

Qualifications:

• CIPS Level 4 qualified.
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills to create pivot tables and other data analysis insights.
• Working knowledge of P2P systems (Microsoft D365 preferred).

Why join the force behind the sport?

Joining F1 means becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and personal growth. We offer a dynamic work environment where ideas are heard, and employee contributions truly make an impact. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people to play their role in accelerating the future of the sport. As a member of the F1 team, you will be able to access our amazing benefits:

• Private Healthcare scheme
• Dental Care
• 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
• A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding trains stations near to Biggin Hill
• Free healthy snacks in our offices
• Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
• 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
• Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in‑house Learning and Development team
• Discount on F1 merchandise
• Discount at F1’s experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
• Perkbox benefit portal and more