We're looking for a Senior Category Manager - Security Equipment to lead the procurement strategy for a critical portfolio of security screening equipment, maintenance services and associated technologies. This is a unique opportunity to shape sourcing decisions, influence major investment programmes and work with senior stakeholders across a complex operational environment.
The Opportunity
As Senior Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering category strategies across a high-value portfolio of security equipment and maintenance contracts. Working closely with operational, technical and commercial stakeholders, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier performance and ensure commercial arrangements deliver long-term value, innovation and operational resilience.
You will play a key role in driving procurement excellence, applying market insight and commercial expertise to support complex business needs while managing risk and ensuring governance compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies for security equipment, maintenance services and associated technologies
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including market engagement, commercial analysis, tendering, negotiation and contract award
- Manage procurement pipelines, ensuring priorities, risks and opportunities are effectively addressed
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and aligning procurement strategies to business objectives
- Provide commercial advice on sourcing options, contracting approaches, supplier selection and risk management
- Develop robust commercial agreements and supplier performance frameworks that drive value, resilience and continuous improvement
- Manage strategic supplier xgikmsk relationships and governance processes throughout the contract life cycle
- Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities
- Lead, coach and support colleagues while promoting procurement best practice and a collaborative team culture
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience developing category strategies and delivering commercial value through strategic sourcing and supplier management
- Strong stakeholder mana Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Senior Category Manager in Moffat employer: Lorien
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