Category Manager

Overview

As Category Manager at SNG, you drive strategic sourcing across property services to deliver value for money and compliance. You will lead category plans, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into effective procurement solutions. The role balances end-to-end sourcing work with regulatory compliance and cross-office collaboration, supporting estates, asset management and facilities services. You join a team focused on impactful procurement that supports growth and operational reliability, with a hybrid work setup and weekly office presence.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays up to 30
• Matched pension up to 12%
• Life cover 4x salary
• Private medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Wellbeing discounts and 24/7 virtual GP

Responsibilities

• Oversee nominated category areas, suppliers and contracts to develop strategic procurement solutions
• Deliver an agreed portfolio of end-to-end sourcing projects meeting timelines and value targets
• Maintain compliance with public procurement rules across projects and portfolio
• Lead supplier engagement and sourcing during tenders, contracts and category life cycle
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand plans, challenges and risks
• Conduct market research on suppliers, markets and frameworks to support projects
• Define routes to market for all expenditures and identify value opportunities in supplier management

Key requirements

• Experience in a similar procurement role with knowledge of property services categories (e.g., repairs, asset management, building compliance)
• Strategic procurement category management expertise with data-driven decision making
• Experience of tenders and competitions in line with public sector procurement rules
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence outcomes
• Experience in supplier relationship management and contract performance oversight
• Agile, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015 is beneficial
• Experience in public sector bodies or housing/relevant services is advantageous

• Stakeholder influence
• Analytical mindset
• Multi-project prioritisation
• Category management
• Public sector procurement knowledge
• Tendering and contract management

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