Full-time

Principle Category Manager

Posted by Tec Partners • Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom

📍 Reading, Berkshire 🕒 March 01, 2026

About the Role

Role: Principal Category Manager

Duration: Initial 18-month contact (Inside IR35)

Location: Reading (2-3 days a week onsite)

We're working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced Principal Category Manager for a senior commercial role supporting multiple complex programmes. This position offers strategic ownership rather than direct line management and would suit someone comfortable operating at pace in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver sourcing strategies across up to three major programmes.
Own commercial strategy, contracting models, and supplier performance frameworks.
Define routes to market and lead sourcing activity.
Provide task leadership across commercial and procurement teams.
Work closely with senior stakeholders, including executive-level contacts.Key Requirements

Strong background in senior commercial or category management roles.
Experience delivering complex sourcing stra...

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