Procurement Category Manager – Capex, FM & MRO

The Opportunity

Join William Grant & Sons as a Procurement Category Manager, taking responsibility for the Capex, FM & MRO categories that support the performance, resilience and future growth of our manufacturing and operational sites.

You will develop and deliver category strategies, manage supplier relationships, support capital project procurement and drive value, service and risk management across a varied and business-critical spend portfolio. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong category management foundations who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, understanding operational needs and making a practical, commercial difference.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and deliver category plans for CapEx, FM & MRO that support site operations, capital investment activity and wider business objectives.




• Build strong relationships with operational, technical, engineering, finance and project stakeholders to understand requirements and shape effective sourcing strategies.




• Lead sourcing, negotiation and contract management activity across facilities, maintenance services, MRO supplies, site services, major capital projects and associated equipment, services and contractor spend.




• Work collaboratively with contract owners, supplier custodians and internal stakeholders to resolve supplier issues, manage performance and deliver timely corrective actions.




• Monitor supplier performance against agreed measures, identifying opportunities to improve service, reduce risk, deliver efficiencies and support business continuity.




• Analyse spend, supplier capability, service levels and project requirements to support informed decision-making and long-term category planning.




• Identify cost optimisation, value improvement and simplification opportunities across both recurring operational spend and project-based expenditure.




• Ensure supplier agreements, performance metrics and governance requirements are maintained in line with William Grant & Sons procurement standards.




• Support procurement savings and value delivery targets, while balancing cost, quality, service, risk and stakeholder requirements.




• Contribute to a strong procurement culture by bringing curiosity, commercial discipline, collaboration and constructive challenge to the way we work.

About You

• Category management experience across CapEx, FM & MRO, ideally gained in a manufacturing, production, FMCG or operational environment.




• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiations effectively.




• Self-sufficient and proactive, with the confidence to own, shape and drive the category forward.




• Ability to work confidently with operational and technical stakeholders, understand business needs, and translate them into practical sourcing and supplier management plans.




• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement and cost optimisation.




• Skilled at building collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the business and externally.




• Just as importantly, you will be a strong culture and values fit. We are looking for someone collaborative, proactive and credible, with the confidence to challenge constructively, build trust across the business and work in a way that reflects William Grant & Sons values.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category plans for CapEx, FM & MRO that support site operations, capital investment activity and wider business objectives.




• Build strong relationships with operational, technical, engineering, finance and project stakeholders to understand requirements and shape effective sourcing strategies.




• Lead sourcing, negotiation and contract management activity across facilities, maintenance services, MRO supplies, site services, major capital projects and associated equipment, services and contractor spend.




• Work collaboratively with contract owners, supplier custodians and internal stakeholders to resolve supplier issues, manage performance and deliver timely corrective actions.




• Monitor supplier performance against agreed measures, identifying opportunities to improve service, reduce risk, deliver efficiencies and support business continuity.




• Analyse spend, supplier capability, service levels and project requirements to support informed decision-making and long-term category planning.




• Identify cost optimisation, value improvement and simplification opportunities across both recurring operational spend and project-based expenditure.




• Ensure supplier agreements, performance metrics and governance requirements are maintained in line with William Grant & Sons procurement standards.




• Support procurement savings and value delivery targets, while balancing cost, quality, service, risk and stakeholder requirements.




• Contribute to a strong procurement culture by bringing curiosity, commercial discipline, collaboration and constructive challenge to the way we work.

About you

• Category management experience across CapEx, FM & MRO, ideally gained in a manufacturing, production, FMCG or operational environment.




• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiations effectively.




• Self-sufficient and proactive, with the confidence to own, shape and drive the category forward.




• Ability to work confidently with operational and technical stakeholders, understand business needs, and translate them into practical sourcing and supplier management plans.




• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement and cost optimisation.




• Skilled at building collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the business and externally.




• Just as importantly, you will be a strong culture and values fit. We are looking for someone collaborative, proactive and credible, with the confidence to challenge constructively, build trust across the business and work in a way that reflects William Grant & Sons values.

Reward and benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.




• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.




• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).




• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.




• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.




• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.




• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.




• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.




• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.




• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

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