Category Manager Corporate Services (indirects)

Category Manager Corporate Services (indirects)

• Location

  Reading

• Sector:

• Job type:

• Salary:

  £55000 - £62000 per annum + bonus and full benefits package

• Contact:

  Sally Davis

• Contact email:

  sally.davis@1st-executive.com

• Job ref:

  692517-080526_1778256209

• Published:

  1 day ago

• Expiry date:

  2026-06-07

• Startdate:

  asap

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

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