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Category Manager

Triumph Consultants Ltd

Reading

Remote

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

28 days ago

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An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives. This exciting role requires a professional with extensive experience in professional services, particularly in consultancy, to develop and implement effective category strategies. You will be at the forefront of supplier relationship management, driving cost-effective solutions while navigating complex regulatory environments. If you thrive in high-pressure situations and possess strong stakeholder management skills, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a predominantly remote working environment, with occasional office meetings.

5+ years of experience in category management within professional services.
Strong understanding of regulatory knowledge and governance processes.

Develop and implement Category Strategy for cost-effective solutions.
Manage supplier base and ensure competition among suppliers.

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Location: Reading, West Berkshire

We are seeking a Category Manager with extensive experience in professional services to implement and execute Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, and Supplier Relationship Management for assigned categories. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of experience (minimum 2–3 years) in category management within professional services, preferably with consultancy exposure. A broad understanding of professional services is essential, and experience in the public sector, defence, or highly regulated industries is desirable, particularly with knowledge of engineering and technology.

This is a predominantly remote working role, you may be required to attend infrequent office meetings.

Key accountabilities:

Develop, implement and drive Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models for assigned categories.
Supplier base management and supplier classification (Preferred Supplier List – PSL), securing competition in the supplier base.
Implement ways of working according to the organisation’s Category Management Framework including the delivery of Category targets and KPI’s for assigned group of spend categories.
Business Intelligence, suppliers benchmark and market insight to support category development.

Key requirements:

Category Manager Experience in Professional Services – Ideally 5+ years (minimum 2–3 years), with consultancy exposure.
Broad Professional Services Experience – Covers various service areas, including task-based vs. contingent scopes.
Regulatory Knowledge – Understands off-payroll/IR35 guidance and governance processes.
Stakeholder Management & Communication – Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – A proactive ‘doer’ with the ability to challenge when needed.
Resilience & Adaptability – Thrives in complex, high-pressure environments.
Public Sector Experience (Desirable) – Public sector, defence, or highly regulated industries, with an understanding of engineering and tech.

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