Category Specialist

We are seeking a Category Specialist to join our growing Procurement function. In this role, you will be responsible for both sourcing activities and the ongoing management of spend categories , ensuring alignment with organisational value management strategies and business needs.

Working closely with the Category Manager and Senior Category Manager , you will support the development and execution of both category and sub-category strategies. You ll help gather data and insights, contribute to strategic planning, and ensure procurement involvement is embedded early in the project lifecycle.

• Manage category spending and supply sourcing in alignment with agreed value management strategies and demand forecasts.

• Collaborate with the Category Manager to support the delivery of category strategies and lead on specific sub-category strategy development and implementation.

• Gather and consolidate customer requirements, volume demands, and technical specifications , providing critical input to inform strategic decisions.

• Collect and analyse category and sub-category spend data , including market trends and commodity pricing.

• Perform initial analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and value creation, sharing insights with the Category Manager.

• Develop strong internal relationships to ensure early engagement of procurement in third-party spend and external supplier decisions.

We re looking for someone who brings a balance of analytical strength, commercial awareness, and interpersonal effectiveness.

You will have:

• Experience in manipulating complex datasets and deriving actionable insights.

• Strong category strategy development skills , with the ability to design and deliver compelling sourcing plans.

• A performance and delivery-oriented mindset , able to work cross-functionally to achieve common goals.

• A proactive, can-do attitude , comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills .

• The ability to build and sustain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers .

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their procurement career in a role that offers exposure, ownership, and development.

Apply now to be part of a strategic team making a measurable impact.