Category Specialist

Description:

Are you a dynamic procurement professional ready to make a real impact? Join our award-winning, CIPS Platinum accredited team at UK Power Networks and help deliver a world-class procurement service that drives the net zero transition for all!

What you’ll do:

• Support category leads and manage a portfolio of direct works, services, and materials
• Develop and deliver category sourcing strategies, maximizing value and driving cost savings
• Build strong relationships with partners, suppliers, and contractors
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and compliance with governance and legislation
• Play a key role in supplier management, contract lifecycle, and strategic partnerships

What we’re looking for:

• Degree-educated and working towards (or achieved) CIPS or equivalent
• Proven experience leading end-to-end procurement for multi-million pound projects
• Confident communicator who can influence senior stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, project, and time management skills
• IT literate (SAP and UVDB knowledge a plus)