Category Manager
Job Description
Interim Category Manager – Net Zero Technology, Metering & Heating Appliances Procurement
\nContract | Hybrid | 6 Months
\nA leading UK energy organisation is seeking experienced Interim Category Managers to support procurement activity across critical Net Zero technology and energy transition categories.
\nThis is an opportunity to join a high-performing procurement function, managing strategic sourcing activity and supplier relationships across areas including smart energy solutions, renewable technologies and essential customer energy services.
\n𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀:
\nNet Zero Technology
\nSolar solutions
\nBattery storage
\nConnected home technology
\nSmart energy products (including Hive-related technologies)
\nMetering
\nSmart meter procurement
\nMeter installation services
\nMeter data services
\nTechnical supplier management
\nHeating Appliances
\nHeating technology procurement
\nAppliance supply chains
\nInstallation and service providers
\nResponsibilities:
\nLead end-to-end category management activities
\nDevelop sourcing strategies and run tenders
\nManage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations
\nDeliver cost savings and value improvements
\nWork closely with technical, operational and sustainability stakeholders
\nAbout You:
\nYou will be an experienced Category Manager / Senior Category Manager with a strong procurement background, ideally gained within:
\nEnergy / utilities
\nRenewable energy / Net Zero programmes
\nInfrastructure
\nEngineering
\nTechnology-led environments
\nExperience managing technical suppliers, services procurement and complex stakeholder groups is highly desirable.
