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Category Manager

Thames Water

Reading, England, United Kingdom full time June 05, 2026
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Opportunity Description

The Category Manager will develop and deliver end-to-end category strategies across short, medium, and long-term horizons, driving value while managing commercial risk.
They provide market insight, lead sourcing activities, and act as the commercial expert, adapting quickly to market changes to secure optimal outcomes. The role also oversees supplier performance and relationships, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with business objectives while delivering measurable value.

We’re growing our dynamic, forward-thinking procurement team and offering the opportunity to be part of our most significant investment programme in over 100 years.

What you’ll be doing as a Category Manager 
  • Engage proactively with internal stakeholders to shape category approach, business needs, spend and suppliers.
  • Be seen by the business as the Procurement / Commercial expert for the category, providing market insight and a deep understanding of sup...
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