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Posted 05 August, 2026

Category Manager

Arguile
West Midlands, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Interim Category Manager – Net Zero Technology, Metering & Heating Appliances Procurement

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Contract | Hybrid | 6 Months

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A leading UK energy organisation is seeking experienced Interim Category Managers to support procurement activity across critical Net Zero technology and energy transition categories.

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This 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.

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𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀:

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Net Zero Technology

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Solar solutions

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Battery storage

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Connected home technology

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Smart energy products (including Hive-related technologies)

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Metering

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Smart meter procurement

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Meter installation services

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Meter data services

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Technical supplier management

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Heating Appliances

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Heating technology procurement

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Appliance supply chains

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Installation and service providers

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Responsibilities:

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Lead end-to-end category management activities

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Develop sourcing strategies and run tenders

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Manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations

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Deliver cost savings and value improvements

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Work closely with technical, operational and sustainability stakeholders

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About You:

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You will be an experienced Category Manager / Senior Category Manager with a strong procurement background, ideally gained within:

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Energy / utilities

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Renewable energy / Net Zero programmes

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Infrastructure

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Engineering

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Technology-led environments

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Experience managing technical suppliers, services procurement and complex stakeholder groups is highly desirable.