Category Manager - HR & Marketing

We're looking for a driven and commercially astute Category Manager - HR & Marketing to lead key indirect spend categories across the UK & ROI.This is an opportunity to shape sourcing strategy, challenge the status quo, and make a measurable impact across a dynamic, fast-paced business. In this role, you'll partner with senior stakeholders, build high-performing supplier strategies, and drive value through smarter procurement, innovation, and sustainable sourcing practices.From negotiating complex agreements to identifying new opportunities for efficiency and growth, you'll play a central role in shaping the future of our Supply Management function. If you thrive on ownership, influence, and delivering tangible business impact, this is your chance to step into a highly visible role with real strategic importance. What you'll do

• Manage key indirect categories including Marketing, HR Services, Transport, Relocation and Furniture.
• Increase preferred supplier usage and streamline the supply chain for better value.
• Drive commercial performance and efficiency across UK & ROI.
• Develop and deliver category strategies that improve quality, reduce risk and support business needs.
• Collaborate with global buying teams to implement global category initiatives locally.
• Negotiate regional agreements to secure best pricing and commercial terms.
• Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships to drive innovation and responsible sourcing.
• Embed SRM processes to ensure supply chain performance meets operational requirements.
• Deliver savings and optimise agreements aligned with business priorities.
  
  Strong background in Buying, Category Management and Supply Management, with 3/4 years experience.
• Confident operating in a multicultural, matrixed environment, managing multiple stakeholders.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation and delivering strong commercial outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills, able to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and influencing abilities.
• Experienced in managing complex stakeholder relationships at all levels of the business.
• Able to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships with ease.
• Highly organised, methodical and self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong prioritisation skills, with the ability to anticipate workload demands and respond to urgent business needs.
• Financially astute and results-driven, able to present data and outcomes in a clear, structured way.
• Excellent networking skills
  
  Sodexo's Business Support segment sits at the heart of our organisation, providing the essential services that keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently.As a central function, Business Support brings together a diverse range of specialist teams - including our technology and digital services - to deliver the systems, processes and expertise that enable Sodexo to thrive.
From driving innovation to ensuring seamless administrative, commercial and operational support, the Business Support segment plays a critical role in strengthening performance across all parts of the business.Joining this segment means becoming part of a collaborative, solutions-focused environment where your work directly contributes to the success of our people, our clients and the communities we serve. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached., At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.