Category Manager - Corporate Services (18 Month FTC) Category Manager - Corporate Services (18 Month FTC)

As a Category Manager, you will be at the forefront of transforming procurement practices, driving value, and ensuring sustainability. This role is pivotal in developing and executing category strategies, delivering cost savings, and consolidating supplier bases.,

• Strategic Development: Craft and implement category strategies to optimise supplier spend and deliver a robust pipeline of value.
• Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, engaging early in decision-making processes to understand needs and provide valuable insights.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure all sourcing processes adhere to internal governance and public sector procurement regulations.
• Negotiation and Contract Management: Lead and support negotiations to secure competitive contracts and frameworks, driving best value and cost reductions.
• Budgeting Support: Assist in the annual budgeting process to align procurement strategies with financial goals.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Develop and support the sustainability roadmap for the category, including the collection of 'Scope 3' data.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Foster and maintain relationships with key suppliers to enhance performance and resolve issues.
• Process Improvement: Champion the implementation and adoption of improved Source to Pay (S2P) processes and technologies across the enterprise., We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore, we offer everybody 28 days paid holiday, 2 volunteering days and the option to purchase further holiday.
• Flexible working
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we have flexible & hybrid working policies.
• Market leading family friendly policies
We want the support we offer to be inclusive of everyone, reflective of the wide range of situations people face in life.Workplace, Culture & Diversity It's our ambition to be an inclusive organisation that reflects our society, one where all feel welcome, able to be themselves and belong. A workplace where you're empowered to be yourself, diverse thinking is encouraged, and a place where you can realise your potential. Finance · The Crown Estate, 1 St James Market · Hybrid Remote


• Experience in developing and executing category strategies for corporate services, with a strong understanding of supplier sector benchmark pricing.
• Proficient in data analysis, tender design, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement regulations is essential. CIPS qualification or working towards it is desirable.
• Expertise in category management, market insights, contract management, business partnering, and training facilitation.
Why Join Us? At The Crown Estate, we are committed to excellence and innovation in procurement. Join our team and be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive significant value and transformation. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!