Procurement Category Manager Hard Services

London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Category Manager - Hard Services
Play a pivotal role in maximising procurement value through strategic category management across Hard Services. You'll shape sourcing strategies, drive supplier performance, and create value-led outcomes that power operational excellence across our diverse UK businesses.
What You'll Do

  • Strategic Category Leadership
  • Lead the management of key Hard Services categories including plant & equipment hire, building materials & fabric, plumbing, and heating equipment.
  • Conduct full spend and supplier market analysis to build long-term, value-driven sourcing strategies.
  • Implement structured category plans to optimise cost, service, and sustainability outcomes.
  • Anticipate business needs and adapt strategies to market, budgetary, or technological shifts.
  • Develop strong partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring quality, reliability, and innovation
  • Value & Savings Delivery
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities and measurable efficiency gains.
  • Maximise leverage by aggregating spend and harmonising supplier arrangements.
  • Manage and track annual rebate recovery and savings targets.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Partner with procurement peers, operational leaders, and support functions to deploy category strategies.
  • Provide commercial input
  • Promote awareness and compliance with category frameworks across the organisation.
  • Risk, Compliance & Sustainability
  • Embed ESG and sustainability considerations into all sourcing decisions.
  • Support project teams in identifying and mitigating category-related risks.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement standards and governance frameworks.
  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  • Leverage supplier insights and market intelligence to drive innovation and process efficiency.
  • Influence specifications and technical solutions for best value.
  • Champion continuous improvement and category-led collaboration across the business.
What You'll Bring
  • Ideally 5+ years' experience in procurement, category management, or commercial roles.
  • Proven track record in delivering cost savings and strategic sourcing outcomes.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience managing supplier performance and driving innovatio
Why join?
  • Be part of a high-performing, forward-thinking Procurement function.
  • Work collaboratively across operations, sustainability, and innovation.
  • Enjoy autonomy, career development, and a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and value creation.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4178998
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £60,000-70,000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    London, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned