Procurement Category Manager

Lord Search & Selection

📍 southampton, england, United-Kingdom

Full-time Management & Operations Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

Senior Category Manager

Lord Search & Selection provided pay range: £55,000 - £65,000 basic salary range, plus 10% Bonus & Benefits (inc. subsidised travel)

You will be responsible for a range of projects across multiple categories and the completion of procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, contract negotiations through to contract award for a programme of work. Experience of regulated or public sector regulations (PCR/PA23) will be essential.

The business operates a category management approach across three key procurement pillars in IT/Technology, Indirects & Professional Services and Engineering & Construction. Candidates will be considered with any of these core category skillsets.

Experience

  • Excellent procurement category management skills
  • Gravitas and personal credibility to deal with senior functional stakeholders
  • Strong negotiation, interpersonal and leadership skills when liai...