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Category Manager - Morgan McKinley

Morgan McKinleyGatwick🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Oct 2026

Why this role stands out

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape high-impact procurement strategies while managing a significant £500m spend within a collaborative and ambitious team. You will thrive here if you are a commercially minded professional who enjoys complex sourcing and building influential supplier relationships, all while benefiting from the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. Take the next step in your career and apply today to drive measurable value in this dynamic, growth-focused function.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationGatwick, United Kingdom
Posted2 days ago
Stakeholder ManagementProcurement

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Category Manager to join a growing Procurement & Supply Chain function, shaping strategy across a broad range of categories.
With £500m of annual third-party spend to analyse and influence, this is a role where commercial thinking, strategic sourcing and supplier management can make a real impact.
What you'll be doing:

  • Developing and implementing category strategies across goods, works and services.
  • Analysing spend to identify savings, efficiencies and value-add opportunities.
  • Leading sourcing activity, negotiations and contract development.
  • Building strong supplier relationships and driving performance.
  • Managing contract renewals, mitigating supply chain risks and reducing total cost of ownership.
  • Working with stakeholders to deliver procurement objectives and measurable results.
What we're looking for:
✔ Proven experience developing and delivering successful category strategies.
✔ Strong spend analysis and commercial acumen.
✔ Experience with complex contracts, sourcing and supplier negotiations.
✔ Excellent stakeholder management and attention to detail.
✔ Confidence managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The opportunity? Join an ambitious team with significant scope to influence strategy, deliver tangible business value and develop your career.
Industry-specific experience isn't essential. Strong procurement expertise and the right mindset are what matter.

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