Category Manager – Business Services
West Sussex
c£60k plus benefits
A new opportunity for a Category Manager to support Group Business Services has arisen with a West Sussex based employer.
Working in a mature procurement function you will lead on category strategy for Business Services (Customer Service and Facilities Management).
Responsibilities to include:
Develop and deliver category strategies across the Business Services portfolio
Lead complex end to end sourcing and tender activities (RFI, RFQ)
Build and maintain category pipelines and procurement roadmaps
Partner stakeholders to understand current and future business requirements
Develop sourcing strategies and commercial approaches
Lead supplier engagement, tender evaluations and commercial negotiations
Deliver value, savings and commercial outcomes linked to business objectives
Build robust senior stakeholder relationships
Support procurement system and project work.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate previous Category Management experience within an indirect function (ideally facilities, professional services). Experience of leading outsourced procurement deals would be an advantage.
Must have right to work and be able to commute to the West Sussex office twice per week.
Category Manager - Business Services in Crawley employer: ProcureOne
Join a dynamic and supportive team in West Sussex, where your expertise as a Category Manager will be valued and nurtured. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, offering competitive benefits and opportunities to lead impactful procurement strategies. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we empower our employees to achieve meaningful outcomes while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
