Senior Category Manager - Estates and Campus Services
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,049 to £56,535 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | PO1 2EG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | University of Portsmouth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC00003621 |
Summary
The Role:
Ready to lead high-impact procurement that shapes the future of a top UK university?
We’re looking for a strategic and driven Senior Category Manager to join our fantastic Procurement team at the University of Portsmouth. You’ll lead a team of talented professionals, drive category plans, and deliver value-for-money solutions that make a real difference.
Hybrid working is offered with 2 days in the office and the rest remotely.
What you’ll do:
Lead strategic, multi-year procurement plans
Manage and mentor a team of Procurement Managers and Officers
Engage senior stakeholders across Estates and Campus Services Navigate complex procurement landscapes with confidence and creativity
Be the go-to expert for procurement strategy and compliance
What you’ll bring:
-Strong procurement experience (public sector or complex environments a plus)
-Team leadership and stakeholder management skills
-MCIPS or working towards (or equivalent experience)
- A passion for making procurement smarter, faster, better
- A degree or equivalent experience, ideally supported by MCIPS or similar professional accreditation.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating teams.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and contract management capabilities.
This is a brilliant opportunity to shape procurement at scale, influence change, and grow your career.
Why Join Us?
We are committed to delivering excellence and innovation, and our Procurement team plays a critical role in supporting this vision. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values openness, responsibility, and ambition, working in an environment that supports professional development and work-life balance.
Location
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth, hybrid working is offered with 2 days in the office and the rest remotely.
Should you have any queries in relation to the role please contact Celine Machola-Rogers celine.machola-rogers@port.ac.uk
Ready to lead high-impact procurement that shapes the future of a top UK university?
We’re looking for a strategic and driven Senior Category Manager to join our fantastic Procurement team at the University of Portsmouth. You’ll lead a team of talented professionals, drive category plans, and deliver value-for-money solutions that make a real difference.
Hybrid working is offered with 2 days in the office and the rest remotely.
What you’ll do:
Lead strategic, multi-year procurement plans
Manage and mentor a team of Procurement Managers and Officers
Engage senior stakeholders across Estates and Campus Services Navigate complex procurement landscapes with confidence and creativity
Be the go-to expert for procurement strategy and compliance
What you’ll bring:
-Strong procurement experience (public sector or complex environments a plus)
-Team leadership and stakeholder management skills
-MCIPS or working towards (or equivalent experience)
- A passion for making procurement smarter, faster, better
- A degree or equivalent experience, ideally supported by MCIPS or similar professional accreditation.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating teams.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and contract management capabilities.
This is a brilliant opportunity to shape procurement at scale, influence change, and grow your career.
Why Join Us?
We are committed to delivering excellence and innovation, and our Procurement team plays a critical role in supporting this vision. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values openness, responsibility, and ambition, working in an environment that supports professional development and work-life balance.
Location
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth, hybrid working is offered with 2 days in the office and the rest remotely.
Should you have any queries in relation to the role please contact Celine Machola-Rogers celine.machola-rogers@port.ac.uk
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