Category Specialist
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 January 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, SE1 6NP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | UK Power Networks |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 81551_1765973303 |
Summary
Category Specialist - Directs Procurement | UK Power Networks | London (Elephant & Castle)
Are you a dynamic procurement professional ready to make a real impact? Join our award-winning, CIPS Platinum accredited team at UK Power Networks and help deliver a world-class procurement service that drives the net zero transition for all!
What's on offer?
- Competitive salary (based on experience) + 7.5% bonus
- Blended working: 3 days in our vibrant London office, 2 days remote (after probation)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Generous pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Reservist leave, tenancy loan, season ticket loan
- Tax-efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Green Car Leasing
- Occupational health, employee assistance, gym discounts, and more!
What you'll do:
- Support category leads and manage a portfolio of direct works, services, and materials
- Develop and deliver category sourcing strategies, maximizing value and driving cost savings
- Build strong relationships with partners, suppliers, and contractors
- Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and compliance with governance and legislation
- Play a key role in supplier management, contract lifecycle, and strategic partnerships
What we're looking for:
- Degree-educated and working towards (or achieved) CIPS or equivalent
- Proven experience leading end-to-end procurement for multi-million pound projects
- Confident communicator who can influence senior stakeholders
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical, project, and time management skills
- IT literate (SAP and UVDB knowledge a plus)
Ready to power up your career with a company committed to being an employer of choice and a trusted corporate citizen? Apply by 07/01/2026 and join us in shaping a sustainable future!