Category Management Specialist
We are seeking a Category Management Specialist to join our Strategic Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering commercial and operational value across Engineering and Technical Services categories.
This is a hands-on role driving end-to-end category management: from strategy development through to supplier relationship management. You will partner closely with Engineering stakeholders to design sourcing strategies that deliver cost efficiencies, operational resilience, and compliance with regulatory standards.
* Lead complex procurement and sourcing initiatives, draft terms and conditions, and negotiate service arrangements to achieve optimal outcomes.
* Develop category strategies that align with business goals – covering maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), component services, tooling and technical support contracts.
* Act as a trusted advisor to Engineering leadership, to drive process efficiencies and maximise value.
* Negotiate and manage technical services agreements, ensuring supplier performance aligns with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
* Partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive innovation, streamline processes, and achieve measurable improvements.
* Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for critical Engineering suppliers, balancing commercial outcomes with reliability and compliance.