Purchasing Professionals Ltd
Stem Category Manager
Stem Category Manager at Purchasing Professionals Ltd, based in London, South East England. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- London, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Office & Admin
Reference 57462008
About the role
Stem Category Manager
We are seeking an experienced Stem Purchasing Manager to lead a key procurement category within a large, complex organisation.
The role will own and deliver the category strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver commercial value, efficiencies, savings and innovative solutions across STEM ans scientific categories.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the Stem category strategy.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and act as the category subject matter expert.
- Lead complex and high-value procurements, tenders, frameworks and Preferred Supplier Lists.
- Develop contracting and negotiation strategies and provide commercial and contractual advice.
- Identify and deliver cost savings, efficiencies and continuous improvement.
- Lead change and transformation initiatives across the category.
- Manage relationships with major Tier 1 S
- Promote innovation, sustainability and new ways of working.
About you:
- Significant senior-level procurement and commercial experience.
- Strong experience managing complex, large-scale procurements and contracts.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical and commercial skills.
- Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
- Experience working within large, complex and decentralised organisations.
- Strong leadership and change-management capability.
- CIPS qualification/membership desirable.
Reference: 57462008 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via Purchasing Professionals Ltd
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