Job Description
Category Manager - Marketing & HR
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Location: Berkshire - 1 day per week in the office, 4 days remote
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Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
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Sector: Public Sector
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Working Pattern: Hybrid / Remote
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Are you an experienced Category Manager with a strong background in public-sector procurement and indirect categories?
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We are working with a leading public-sector organisation that is looking to appoint a Category Manager – Marketing & HR to take ownership of key strategic categories and deliver commercial value across the organisation.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join an established procurement function at a time of significant activity, including an upcoming re-tender of recruitment services.
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The Role
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As Category Manager, you will develop and implement category strategies across Marketing, HR and associated indirect spend, working closely with stakeholders to ensure effective procurement, supplier management and commercial outcomes.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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- Developing and delivering category strategies across Marketing, HR and related indirect categories.
- Leading end-to-end procurement activity, from market engagement and sourcing through to tender, negotiation and contract award.
- Taking a leading role in the upcoming re-tender of recruitment services, including temporary recruitment.
- Supporting the development and implementation of a brand marketing procurement framework.
- Managing supplier relationships and driving performance, value and continuous improvement.
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and providing expert commercial and procurement advice.
- Identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies and improved supplier performance.
- Ensuring procurement activity complies with relevant public-sector procurement regulations, policies and governance requirements.
- Supporting wider procurement and category management initiatives as required.
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About You
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We are looking for an experienced procurement professional who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels.
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You will ideally have:
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- Proven experience working as a Category Manager / Senior Procurement Manager within the public sector.
- Strong experience across indirect procurement, ideally including Marketing, HR, Recruitment or Professional Services.
- Experience managing complex tenders and end-to-end procurement projects.
- Previous experience of recruitment / temporary labour procurement would be highly advantageous.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
- Excellent negotiation, commercial and analytical capabilities.
- A good understanding of public-sector procurement regulations and governance.
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider procurement team.
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What's on Offer
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- £50,000 – £55,000 salary
- Hybrid working - 1 day per week in Berkshire, with the remainder remote
- The opportunity to work on high-profile strategic procurement projects.
- A varied and commercially focused category management role.
- The chance to make a tangible impact within a leading public-sector organisation.
- A supportive and collaborative procurement environment.
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If you're an experienced public-sector Category Manager with a background in Marketing, HR, Recruitment or wider indirect procurement, we'd love to hear from you – beth@talentdrive.co.uk
Category Manager - Marketing & HR in Reading employer: Talent Drive | B Corp
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding procurement consultancy in London, where you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects that drive tangible savings and transformation for a diverse range of private-sector clients. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and personal growth, providing you with the autonomy to take ownership of your workstreams while benefiting from mentorship and career progression as the team evolves. With a focus on sustainability and digitalisation, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the procurement landscape.
