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Posted 08 August, 2026

Assistant Category Manager

Beaumont Select Ltd
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Assistant Category Manager | London | Hybrid ~ We are supporting a major UK infrastructure programme in the search for an Assistant Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a growing Supply Chain team…

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This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to develop their strategic sourcing and category management experience within a complex, highly regulated environment. You will support high-value procurements (£1m+), contribute to category strategies, manage sourcing activities, undertake market analysis, and work closely with stakeholders across commercial, finance, legal, and project delivery teams.

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Key Requirements:

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  • Procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.
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  • Experience supporting end-to-end tendering and procurement processes.
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  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
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  • Good commercial awareness and analytical ability.
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  • Working towards MCIPS or equivalent.
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Desirable:

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  • Experience in construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, rail, defence, or other regulated sectors.
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  • Exposure to NEC or FIDIC contracts.
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This role offers exposure to major projects, significant spend categories, and excellent long-term career development within a collaborative procurement function.

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Hybrid working.

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If you would like to know more about this Senior Buyer opportunity, please call Karen Laker on +44 (0)1403 248448

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Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency. Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

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JO-05519

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