Category Manager – Professional Services – Corporate Services

About the role

As a Category Manager for Professional Services within Corporate Services, you will own a diverse portfolio of indirect spend, driving strategy and value across finance, HR, legal and other corporate functions. Based in Leeds with a hybrid working model, you will play a key part in shaping procurement initiatives that support business transformation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies that deliver sustainable cost efficiencies and value.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing, tendering and contract management activities for professional services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Finance, HR, Legal and Corporate Functions.
• Identify spend optimisation opportunities, reduce costs and improve supplier performance.
• Conduct complex negotiations and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Support major business initiatives and investment programmes with commercial expertise.
• Contribute to procurement transformation and continuous improvement projects.
• Manage risk, governance and compliance within the category.
• Create and maintain a pipeline of sourcing and value‑delivery opportunities.

Required profile

• Proven experience in procurement and category management, particularly within professional or corporate services.
• Strong background managing indirect spend categories.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver category strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Commercial acumen with a track record of delivering measurable value.
• Experience handling complex sourcing projects and contract negotiations.
• Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders and suppliers.
• Highly motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and work at pace.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary £55,000‑£65,000 per annum.
• Car allowance and performance‑based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting work‑life balance and well‑being.
• Opportunities for long‑term career development in a collaborative environment.