Category Manager | Travel (Procurement)
📍 Hybrid | South-east of London | 12-Month FTC | £75,000
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for travel and global logistics? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where innovation and precision are everything?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a globally renowned organisation at the forefront of international events, media, and logistics. This is your chance to take ownership of a major travel category, leading strategic sourcing and supplier relationships that directly support high-profile global operations.
🌍 The Role:
We’re looking for a Category Manager – Travel to lead the transformation and management of global travel procurement, including hotels, air travel, TMCs, car hire, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions). You’ll also manage and mentor a Junior Category Manager while influencing stakeholders up to C-suite level.
💼 What You’ll Do:
- Lead strategic sourcing and negotiations for global travel needs
- Manage high-value supplier relationships and contracts (airlines, hotels, events)
- Develop category plans and drive procurement initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, H&S, and Compliance
- Coach and develop junior talent within the team
- Drive continuous improvement and best practice across the procurement lifecycle
🛠️ What We’re Looking For:
- Strong senior procurement experience, Travel category is a must
- Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills
- Proven track record managing global travel suppliers
- CIPS qualified (or equivalent)
- Line management experience desirable
- Confident influencing senior stakeholders and navigating ambiguity
🎯 Why Join?
This is more than just a procurement role it’s a chance to be part of something globally recognised, working behind the scenes to support some of the most logistically complex, time-sensitive, and high-profile projects in the world.
If this could be a role for you then, please apply directly or email your CV to [email protected]
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