Technical Procurement Category Manager

Technical Procurement Category Manager

• Location

  Surrey

• Sector:

• Job type:

• Salary:

  £70000 - £80000 per annum + + bonus

• Contact:

  Sally Davis

• Contact email:

  sally.davis@1st-executive.com

• Job ref:

  692503-050526_1777965991

• Published:

  29 days ago

• Expiry date:

  2026-06-04

• Startdate:

  asap

Job Title: Category Manager - Technical Procurement
Location: Surrey (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £80,000 + benefits
Travel: Up to 20% international

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join a global market leader within a highly innovative and fast-evolving industry. This organisation is known for delivering complex, large-scale engineering and operational projects worldwide.

The business continues to grow and invest heavily in procurement transformation, offering excellent career development and international exposure.

Role Summary

As Category Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering category strategies across technical procurement areas. Working closely with engineering, operational, and project teams, you will drive cost optimisation, supplier performance, and innovation.

You will manage supplier relationships, support major projects (including new builds and upgrades), and ensure procurement solutions are commercially robust and operationally effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global category strategies
• Support major engineering and capital projects with procurement expertise
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts
• Collaborate with technical and operational stakeholders
• Deliver cost savings and value generation initiatives
• Conduct spend analysis, cost modelling, and demand planning
• Drive cross-functional projects and continuous improvement
• Ensure supply chain reliability and performance
• Handle day-to-day procurement and stakeholder queries

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement, category management, or technical sales
• Background in engineering, maritime, automotive, aerospace, transport, or similar sectors preferred
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to deliver cost savings and strategic value
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders in complex environments
• Analytical mindset with experience in spend analysis and cost modelling
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (desirable)

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £80,000
• Hybrid working model (Surrey-based)
• International travel opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Exposure to large-scale, global projects
• Collaborative and high-performing team environment

Interviews available immediately please reach out for further information