Category Manager – Logistics Procurement

Overview

In this role you will lead the Logistics procurement portfolio, shaping category strategies across transport, warehousing, fleet and related services to drive value and supplier performance. You will partner with senior stakeholders to influence demand and support transformation initiatives within a fast-paced retail environment. The position offers ownership of a high-profile logistics portfolio and opportunities to shape procurement outcomes at scale. You will work within a transformation-minded function that values collaboration and commercial rigor.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Excellent benefits
• Career development opportunities
• Exposure to senior leaders

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with Logistics and business goals.
• Lead strategic sourcing, negotiations, supplier selection, tenders, and value-creation activities.
• Manage key supplier relationships, driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Analyse spend, market trends, and supplier capabilities to inform decisions.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape demand and identify value opportunities.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the Logistics category.
• Monitor market trends and emerging supplier capabilities to refine strategy.
• Support the Procurement transformation agenda and embed best practices.

Key requirements

• Procurement experience in a medium or large organisation.
• Exposure to Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport, Fleet, Warehousing or related spend.
• Strong sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation in indirect spend.
• Proven ability to influence and build stakeholder relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen, market awareness and analytical skills.
• Track record of delivering measurable procurement value.

• stakeholder management
• commercial acumen
• influence
• category management
• sourcing and supplier negotiations
• spend analysis

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