Senior Category Manager

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Are you ready to make a difference with Specsavers? Join us in changing lives through better sight and hearing. We are looking for a talented Procurement Expert to join our GNFR Procurement team and help us deliver outstanding value and innovative solutions.

At Specsavers, we are committed to delivering against our Long Term Framework by leveraging our Strategic Procurement expertise. As a key member of our team, you will develop innovative category strategies, manage complex contracts, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders. Your expertise in sourcing and contracting across digital software, SaaS, PaaS, infrastructure, IT software, and professional services will be crucial in driving our success.

We are seeking someone with a proven track record in procurement, who can lead and negotiate complex deals, shape procurement strategies for technology, and drive procurement-led change. Your ability to navigate an international and multi-site operation, utilise market and business intelligence, and communicate effectively at all levels will set you apart. If you are commercially astute and an expert in stakeholder engagement, we want to hear from you.

We offer a flexible approach to work location to allow colleagues to maintain a work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work from home with occasional travel to our offices across the UK when needed (Likely to be once a quarter, although this does depend on business requirements). These are located in Nottingham, Southampton, and Guernsey.

Join us at Specsavers and be part of a team that is proud to belong. Apply now to take the lead in delivering innovative services and commercial solutions that make a real impact. Together, we can achieve great things.

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