Senior Category Manager

Coventry Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this Senior Category Manager role, you shape and lead the Asset Repair and Refurbishment category to deliver value and sustainability. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders to align procurement with business priorities and regulatory expectations, guiding strategic plans and major sourcing activity. You drive supplier relationships, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement within a regulated environment, contributing to Severn Trent’s AMP8 agenda. This is your chance to influence critical infrastructure delivery in a supportive, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

28 days holiday
annual bonus
pension scheme
Sharesave
CIPS study support
training and development

Responsibilities

Lead development and delivery of strategic category plans and procurement pipelines
Oversee complex tender activity and lead negotiations for best value
Monitor spend and ensure contract coverage and forward planning
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to influence planning
Identify and manage supply chain risks with mitigation and contingency plans
Embed sustainability into sourcing strategies and drive supplier performance
Ensure compliance with Severn Trent processes and regulated procurement requirements
Contribute to continuous improvement across the Procurement function
Promote health, safety and wellbeing across suppliers and stakeholders

Key requirements

Experience delivering end-to-end procurement and category management strategies
Strong negotiation and influencing skills with track record of delivering commercial value
Confident in engaging with and challenging senior stakeholders
Ability to turn data and market insight into strategic decisions
Proactive, problem-solving mindset with ability to work independently
Passion for continuous improvement and driving change
Experience operating in a regulated or complex organisation (utilities experience a plus)
CIPS Level 6 (or working towards) preferred