Category Manager - Direct Procurement
| Posting date: | 21 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B5 6DD |
| Company: | National Express |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NX-1059 |
Summary
Join us on the Journey...
Senior Category Manager – Direct Procurement
Location: Birmingham / London / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
Company: Mobico Group
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Shape the Future of Procurement at Mobico Group
At Mobico Group, the world’s premier transportation company, we’re on a journey to transform procurement — from negotiation to innovation. We’re looking for a strategic and driven Senior Category Manager – Direct to help lead this evolution.
In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee strategic sourcing and category management across key direct procurement areas, including fleet, maintenance, parts, repairs, and on-board technology. You’ll deliver cost savings, enhance supplier relationships, and drive long-term value across our operations.
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What You’ll Do
- Develop and deliver category strategies across defined direct spend areas
- Lead tenders, supplier negotiations, and commercial sourcing activity
- Identify and implement cost savings, process improvements, and value opportunities
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders
- Ensure supplier performance, contract compliance, and effective governance
- Contribute to the wider procurement transformation through better tools, reporting, and data use
- Coach and develop team members to enhance capability and performance
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What You’ll Bring
- Significant experience managing direct procurement categories in a mid-to-large organisation
- Proven track record of delivering category management and sourcing success
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills across multiple spend areas
- Ability to navigate and influence within a matrixed organisation
- Experience improving procurement processes and driving compliance
- Collaborative, results-focused mindset with a practical approach to problem-solving
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What’s in It for You
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Car allowance
- Free travel on National Express buses and coaches for you and a nominated person
- Life assurance and company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme & private online GP access
- Flexible working options and hybrid arrangements
- A culture that supports innovation, growth, and diversity
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Inclusion at Mobico Group
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Things to Note...
At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.
As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.