About this role
Location: Bristol or London, UK (Hybrid)
This is a hybrid position primarily based in Bristol or London office. We’re committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires three days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. Find out more at http://computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potential
We’re embarking on an exciting new phase in the expansion of our Procurement target operating model and we’re looking for talented individuals to be part of the journey. These changes will enhance the capability of Computershare’s global Procurement teams. Our ambition is to create a function that is proactively called upon by the business to enable growth while reducing cost and managing risk.
As part of these changes, we are building our strategic capability in category management and implementing a new engagement model. This will allow us to focus on our stakeholders’ requirements, while grouping categories based on similar characteristics, and this role will be instrumental in delivering the benefits of the model.
The Procurement function is responsible for delivering strategic sourcing support and managing negotiations with third-party suppliers for all goods and services across Computershare’s global business units and functions. Operating at a global level within this function, the Category Manager plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with internal policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Success in this role is measured by the timely delivery of high-quality outcomes. In addition, the Category Manager collaborates with cross-functional global teams to drive continuous improvement, support project initiatives, and deliver cost efficiencies across the organization.
A role you will love
As a Category Manager – Procurement, you'll be at the forefront of shaping and executing innovative sourcing strategies across one or more key procurement categories. You'll bring deep category expertise to the table, turning cost-saving targets into actionable, value-driven plans that enhance our global procurement capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive strategic procurement initiatives, using data and market insights to develop impactful category plans.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships that foster collaboration, innovation, and performance.
- Lead key procurement activities such as contract management, commodity analysis, and continuous improvement planning.
- Take ownership of all aspects of business travel management globally ensuring compliance, efficiency, and optimization through standardized processes, documentation, and controls.
- Champion process improvements to transform business travel into a strategic advantage—focusing on cost control, innovation, risk mitigation, and user experience.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align procurement goals with broader business objectives.
- Stay ahead of market trends and industry best practices to maintain expert knowledge and elevate the procurement function.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker and proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and is passionate about delivering real business impact through procurement excellence.
What will you bring to the role?
We are a global business with an entrepreneurial spirit, and we are proud of that. What that comes with is a fast-paced environment and lots of change so you will be resilient in nature and able to adapt quickly and embrace the pace of change we often work under.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree and/or 10+ years Category Management experience
- Contract negotiation experience
- Expert with excel and spend dynamics reporting ability
Preferred:
- Expert knowledge in category experience (preferably Professional Services)
- Proven leader in driving change and transformation
- Strong analytical skills and proactive in nature
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you’ll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.
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Other facts
About Computershare
Welcome to a world of potential
Computershare can genuinely be considered an Australian success story. From modest beginnings in 1978, we have become the recognised global leader in our field, employing over 12,000 people in around 90 offices worldwide.
Our success can be attributed to many factors, not least of which is our ability to attract and retain high calibre employees. With a strong focus on delivering certainty, ingenuity and advantage to our clients, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit and an enterprise-wide commitment to service excellence.
Our diverse portfolio of services and products across our entire group of companies, offers the opportunity to expand your skills, experience and responsibilities across a range of industries both locally and internationally. Opening up a world of potential for you.
If you are looking for that first step or next step in your career, we encourage you to visit careers.computershare.com, or please explore the rest of this site for more information about our business, culture and values.
What you'll do
- The Category Manager will drive strategic procurement initiatives and lead key procurement activities such as contract management and commodity analysis. This role is essential for ensuring compliance and delivering cost efficiencies across the organization.
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