Procurement Category Manager - #2081402

Procurement Category Manager – HR & Professional Services

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Salary: £46,000 - £68,000 + benefits

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a commercially astute Procurement Manager to lead the delivery of strategic sourcing across HR and Professional Services spend.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders to drive value, strengthen supplier relationships and shape procurement strategy across a critical indirect category.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity across HR and Professional Services (e.g. recruitment, contingent labour, consultancy, L&D)
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned to wider business objectives
• Run sourcing events, including RFPs/RFQs, from market analysis through to contract award
• Negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring value for money without compromising quality
• Build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Deliver measurable cost savings, process improvements and risk mitigation
• Analyse spend data and market trends to inform strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, policies and best practice

About You

• Proven experience in procurement or category management, ideally within HR and/or Professional Services
• Strong track record of delivering end-to-end sourcing and commercial outcomes
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience managing supplier relationships and driving performance improvements
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to own a key spend area and influence strategic direction
• Partner with senior stakeholders across the business
• Competitive salary aligned with senior Procurement Manager roles in the UK market
• Flexible hybrid working and supportive culture