Category Manager – Procurement (Brand Experiences)

You'll be;

• Leading procurement category management of the global experiences and professional services category, partnering with internal teams across Brand, Finance, HR, Legal and the wider business.
• Driving tender management by developing and executing robust tenders to ensure the selection of the best suppliers for [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s Experiences and Professional Services needs.
• Conducting fact based contract negotiations to secure favourable terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring quality is prioritised and long‑term relationships can thrive.
• Identifying and evaluating new suppliers to strengthen [Employer hidden]’s experiences product partners and professional services scope, supporting global expansion.
• Working closely with cross functional teams - including Brand, Finance, Legal and HR - to ensure the smooth running of the business.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identifying and mitigating risks within the supply chain to ensure business continuity and resilience.
• Managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships, ensuring they meet [Employer hidden]’s high standards for quality, reliability and performance.

You'll have;

• Category management experience within the Experiences (Fit Out) and Professional Services space, with a strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.
• Expertise in leading and executing robust tenders to select the best suppliers for business needs.
• Strong contract negotiation skills, with the ability to engage in fact-based discussions to secure favourable supplier terms and conditions.
• The ability to identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure they meet [Employer hidden]’s expectations for quality, reliability and performance.
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams.
• A demonstrated track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency and effectiveness across the supply base.
• Knowledge of risk management practices to support business continuity and resilience.
• The capability to monitor and evaluate supplier performance, implementing corrective actions when required to maintain high standards.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across the business.
• A solution‑oriented mindset with a creative approach to problem‑solving.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating accountability and responsibility.
• A pragmatic, entrepreneurial, and commercially minded approach that supports scaling at pace.