Category Lead Manager

Category Lead Manager

Full-Time 50000 - 65000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Telent Technology Services

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead category strategies and manage multimillion-pound spend for essential infrastructure services.
  • Company: Dynamic company focused on safety, client satisfaction, and a fun work environment.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture.
  • Other info: Join us in Warwick for a day a week and thrive in your career!
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a role that combines strategy and collaboration.
  • Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong relationship-building skills.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 Β£ per year.

Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine.

Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop.

Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, the Category Lead Manager (Comms) responsible for developing and achieving category strategies, managing product ranges, optimising pricing and promotions, and building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to be in our Warwick HQ 1 day per week.

What youll do: Accountable for managing categories of spend within a designated business unit and associated spend with a multimillion annual spend.

Responsible for the creation and implementation of the designated commercial strategies for a designated business unit.

Responsible for the creation of strategies for H/M/L value and complex / non-complex categories Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for H/M/L value categories and complex / non-complex categories Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation ...

Category Lead Manager employer: Telent Technology Services

Telent is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for Solution Architects to thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects like the Transport for London Video Management System. The hybrid working model, combined with the vibrant locations in Warwick and London, offers a perfect balance of flexibility and engagement with a diverse team.

Telent Technology Services

Contact Details:

Telent Technology Services Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Category Lead Manager

Category Management
Strategic Planning
Supplier Relationship Management
Negotiation Skills
Sourcing Process Management
Contract Management
Pricing Strategy