Global Senior Category Manager, Consumables

Reference: PR/ _ Global Senior Category Manager - ConsumablesIndustry: Facilities Management & Business ServicesLocation: London (Remote with occasional trips to North London)The OpportunityA global leader in the facilities management and business services sector is seeking a Global Senior Category Manager - Cleaning Chemicals to lead the strategy and procurement of a critical global category spanning cleaning chemicals, dispensers, and associated services.This is a highly visible, strategic role with international scope, offering the opportunity to shape sourcing decisions, influence senior stakeholders across multiple regions, and drive innovation, sustainability, and commercial value throughout the supply chain.You will work closely with procurement, operations, technical, and category leadership teams globally, helping to establish best-in-class category management practices while building strategic supplier partnerships that support long-term business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement global category strategies for cleaning chemicals, dispensers, and related services, ensuring alignment with business and operational objectivesLead strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations to deliver sustainable value, cost optimisation, and service excellenceCollaborate with stakeholders across operations, facilities management, food services, procurement, and regional leadership teams to drive category alignmentAnalyse market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantageBuild and manage strategic relationships with global suppliers, driving performance, resilience, and continuous improvementLead contract negotiations and governance activities, establishing robust commercial agreements, service levels, and compliance frameworksUse data and analytics to support decision-making, uncover savings opportunities, and improve category visibilityChampion process improvement initiatives that enhance procurement effectiveness and strengthen global collaborationPartner with innovation, marketing, and sustainability teams to identify and introduce new products, technologies, and environmentally responsible solutionsAct as a category expert, bringing market insights and thought leadership to support future business growthWhat We're Looking For8-10+ years of procurement and category management experience within a multinational environmentStrong experience sourcing cleaning chemicals, hygiene products, dispensers, equipment maintenance, or related categoriesProven ability to develop and implement category strategies across regional or global operationsStrong supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing expertiseExcellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multiple functions, regions, and levels of seniorityCommercially astute with strong analytical and financial modelling capabilitiesComfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on executionA continuous improvement mindset with a passion for innovation and driving procurement excellenceDegree-qualified in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline; MCIPS or equivalent qualification is advantageousFluent English required; additional European languages are beneficialWhy This Role?Global ownership of a business-critical procurement categorySignificant exposure to senior leadership and international stakeholdersOpportunity to drive sustainability, innovation, and supplier transformation on a global scaleInfluence procurement strategy within a large, complex international organisationBroad career development opportunities within a dynamic and evolving procurement functionThis is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced category management professional to take ownership of a high-profile global category and play a key role in shaping the future of procurement within a leading international business.