Category Manager - Logistics (road & rail)
Hybrid 1 day per week in office | Large multi-million spend portfolio
£65,000 | Excellent benefits
Overview
We're delighted to be partnered with a fantastic client of ours who's on the lookout for an experienced Category Manager to take ownership of a high‑value Logistics category covering both road and rail transport. This is a role within a long‑standing, supportive and fun procurement function where category management is truly embedded.
You'll enjoy a great working culture, strong car scheme, flexible benefits, and the ability to buy additional holiday, all within an organisation that values expertise, autonomy and continuous improvement.
As Category Manager, you will lead the strategy, performance and commercial management of a multi-million spend category. You'll manage supplier relationships, drive innovation, deliver value and ensure robust contract performance across a diverse logistics network.
This position suits someone confident operating with senior stakeholders, comfortable visiting operational sites, and adept at navigating both commercial and technical logistics environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end‑to‑end category strategy for road & rail logistics
- Manage supplier relationships, performance and contract reviews
- Lead commercial negotiations and drive long‑term value creation
- Ensure compliance and continuous improvement across the supply base
- Work closely with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders
- Support sustainability, innovation and operational optimisation initiatives
Must‑Have Experience
- Strong Category Management or strategic procurement experience
- Proven background in Logistics, ideally covering both road and rail
- Experience managing specialist fleet and asset-driven logistics, with awareness of how different transport configurations operate commercially and operationally
- Understanding of multi‑modal freight, including contract frameworks, operational processes and industry terminology
- Experience managing large, complex spend portfolios
- Confident running supplier performance reviews and commercial meetings
- Ability to work across multiple sites (office, depots, suppliers)
Ideal Backgrounds
- Heavy industry
- Construction or logistics
- Manufacturing or FMCG involving factory‑to‑warehouse transport
- Industrial or multi-site operations with complex transport flows
Why Apply?
- Offering up to £65,000 + package
- Excellent benefits such as car scheme, option to buy additional holiday
- Long-established, respected procurement function
- Positive, collaborative and supportive team culture
- High-impact role with real ownership and visibility
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