Senior Category Manager - Corporate Services

Procurement Senior Category Manager (Corporate Services) – hybrid, £65,000-£75,000 plus benefits

As Senior Category Manager you will set the category strategy for Corporate Services (including Finance, Legal and Audit), support strategic sourcing and supplier performance to ensure they deliver. Collaborating with key stakeholders, you’ll manage supplier relationships, deliver cost savings and risk mitigation whilst sourcing activities include analysis, supply market research, identification and qualification of potential vendors, preparation of tender documentation, management of competitive sourcing processes, and analysis of bidder responses.

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy.  Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come.  More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead in the development of procurement category and sourcing strategies for Corporate Services (Finance, Legal, Audit) by analysis and insights to drive value (across cost, quality and supplier performance).
• Track the supply market, keeping abreast of developments, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Manage assigned categories and lead higher value / higher complexity sourcing projects within scope of the assigned categories, including identification of potential suppliers, market research, production of tender documentation, management of RFx timelines, supplier evaluation and negotiation.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers that deliver continuous improvement, innovation and longer-term value.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews, ensuing suppliers meet agreed KPIs, quality standards and delivery requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, including innovation, risk management, industry best practice and integration of ESG considerations.
• Work closely with central and regional teams to ensure that activities align with purchasing strategies. Implement cost-effective purchasing strategies while ensuring compliance.
• Work closely with Regional Supply Chain Teams to gather category insights and understand regional challenges and requirements.

About you:

You’re an experienced procurement professional (ideally with Corporate Services category experience, including Finance, Legal, Audit, and CIPS qualified) with excellent proven experience in strategic sourcing - such as category spend analysis, sourcing processes and supplier management; plus continuous improvement initiatives and delivery of results.  You’re detail-orientated with understanding and adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements; and can define requirements, source plan, and manage the competitive bidding process.  A strong professional relationship builder, both internally and externally, and a drive for continuous improvement will ensure your success in this role.

What we can offer you:

• Salary: £65,000-£75,000
• Bonus 15%
• 28 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory holidays – plus option to buy 5 additional days,
• Double-match pension - for every £1 you put in, we add £2 (max company contribution 12%),
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more,
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury,
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/ shared parental leave,
• Career progression, professional training and development
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7,
• Financial support to cover the cost of relevant professional membership subscriptions
• Appreciate scheme and retail offers

Other 'nice to knows':

• Hybrid and flexible working – let us know your requirements!
• Career progression and ongoing professional training and development if you wish,
• Free gym and exercise classes onsite at our Warwick office, sports clubs to join,
• Subsidised canteen and coffee shop,
• Free parking.

About us:

National Gas are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.

We are proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future.  Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country. 

At National Gas, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring and encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. To that end we want to support you during the interview process, please advise your recruitment partner if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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Further information:

• This is a permanent role in our Procurement team based in Warwick (Warwickshire), offering hybrid working 2-3 days on site, the remainder from home
• Advert close: Weds 9th July 2025
• Interviews: w/c 14th July 2025
• We want to set you up for success.  If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let your recruitment partner know.