Principle Category Manager

Overview

Role: Principal Category Manager

Duration: Initial 18-month contact (Inside IR35)

Location: Reading (2-3 days a week onsite)

We're working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Principal Category Manager for a senior commercial role supporting multiple complex programmes. This position offers strategic ownership rather than direct line management and would suit someone comfortable operating at pace in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver sourcing strategies across up to three major programmes.
• Own commercial strategy, contracting models, and supplier performance frameworks.
• Define routes to market and lead sourcing activity.
• Provide task leadership across commercial and procurement teams.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, including executive-level contacts.

Qualifications

• Strong background in senior commercial or category management roles.
• Experience delivering complex sourcing strategies.
• Public sector experience is required.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with systems such as Jaggaer, Oracle Fusion, or CEMAR.
• NEC contract experience or accreditation.
• MCIPS (or equivalent) - desirable, not essential.

If this looks like a good fit, please apply or contact Fintan at TEC Partners for more detail.