Category Manager Corporate Services (indirects)
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Location
Reading
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£55000 - £62000 per annum + bonus and full benefits package
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Contact:
Sally Davis
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Contact email:
sally.davis@1st-executive.com
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Salary high:
62000
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Salary low:
55000
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Job ref:
692517-080526_1778256209
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Published:
about 1 month ago
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Expiry date:
2026-06-07
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Startdate:
asap
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Consultant:
ConsultantDrop
Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Benefits | Infrastructure Sector
This is a standout opportunity for a procurement professional to step into a highly visible Category Manager role within a major infrastructure business delivering one of the UK's largest investment programmes. Procurement sits at the heart of decision-making here - giving you genuine influence, senior stakeholder exposure and the chance to shape strategic sourcing across high-value, business-critical spend areas. You'll lead category strategy, supplier performance and commercial negotiations in a complex environment where your work will directly impact long-term operational outcomes. With significant transformation underway, this role offers fast-paced career progression, the opportunity to build a lasting commercial legacy and the chance to join a collaborative team where procurement is recognised as a true strategic partner to the business.
What You'll Bring
- Proven Procurement experience
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decision-making
- Experience managing complex supplier relationships and contracts
- Sourcing and category planning expertise
- Confident working within fast-paced, evolving environments
- Analytical mindset with the ability to turn insight into action
- Collaborative approach with strong communication skills
Please reach out for a chat. Interviews take place immediately