We’re looking for a commercially minded Senior Procurement Manager to lead category strategy and drive enterprise‑wide value across a complex, fast‑moving environment. This is not a traditional procurement role. You’ll operate at the intersection of strategy, commercial decision-making, and stakeholder partnership , leading a team of experienced specialists while remaining close to execution. You’ll play a key role in shaping how procurement supports the business, building scalable approaches, enabling better buying decisions, and driving meaningful outcomes across multiple categories. What you'll do Lead Category Strategy Design and implement end-to-end category management frameworks that can be applied across the organisation Analyse business purchasing behaviour and definecommercial strategies that optimise cost, value, and supplier performance Translate complex business needs into practical, repeatable procurement approaches Lead a High-Performing Team Manage and develop a team of senior procurement and category specialists Provide strategic direction, coaching, and support — enabling the team to operate with autonomy and accountability Create a culture focused on problem-solving, ownership, and delivery Stay Close to the Work Take ownership of selected categories, including negotiation, sourcing, and supplier management Act as a senior escalation point for complex commercial decisions Ensure delivery iscommercially sound, timely, and aligned to business priorities Partner with the Business Work closely with stakeholders across functions (including areas such as marketing, financial services, and support functions) Build trusted relationships to influence decision‑making and deliver client‑centric solutions Balance commercial outcomes with business enablement and customer impact What you bring 8+ years’ experience in Procurement, Sourcing or Commercial roles Category Management experience in a previous role Providing expert advice and guidance, operating across multiple categories across a large and complex organisation. Proven experience of using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives. Dealing with external third parties. Developing and executing category sourcing strategies Strong leadership, collaboration and influencing skills Strong business acumen, skillfully navigating functional priorities while delivering business objectives Ability to develop business cases, presentations and stakeholder communications. Strong digital dexterity skills, including the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and leverage data Experience with SAP or site‑relevant ERP systems, e‑sourcing platforms, Request for quotation tools and project management tools #J-18808-Ljbffr