Job Description
About NextStep
NextStep connects top consulting talent with high-potential opportunities through smart, AI-powered matching. We partner with ambitious companies across sectors to place experienced professionals in roles where they can have a real impact. On behalf of a client in our partner network, we are currently looking for a Category Manager to join their team.
About the Company
Our client is one of the UK's largest specialist retail groups, with 500+ stores and £1.2bn in annual revenue. The Procurement function manages over £300m of third‑party spend across marketing, logistics, technology, and facilities. The CPO is transforming the function from transactional buying into a strategic procurement operation.
The Role
As Category Manager, you will take end‑to‑end ownership of a defined spend category, developing the strategy, running sourcing processes, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. You will work clos...