Category Manager
Ground Control
Date: 1 day ago
City: Billericay, England
Contract type: Full time
Location: Billericay – Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re looking for a motivated and strategic Category Manager to join our team in Billericay. This is a great opportunity for someone with procurement experience who’s ready to take ownership of supplier relationships, drive sourcing initiatives, and improve the full contract and procurement lifecycle.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your input genuinely makes a difference. If you're looking to grow your career in procurement while having a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
Contract Management & Specification Writing
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
#INDHP
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
We’re looking for a motivated and strategic Category Manager to join our team in Billericay. This is a great opportunity for someone with procurement experience who’s ready to take ownership of supplier relationships, drive sourcing initiatives, and improve the full contract and procurement lifecycle.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your input genuinely makes a difference. If you're looking to grow your career in procurement while having a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
Contract Management & Specification Writing
- Drafting specifications and identifying contract needs across a small portfolio or specific areas of the business
- Ensuring contracts are aligned with operational goals and compliance requirements
- Acting as the main point of contact for subcontractors and suppliers
- Managing relationships in line with contract performance plans and agreed outcomes
- Collecting and interpreting procurement data using established tools
- Preparing reports and presenting key insights to support business decisions
- Researching market trends, supplier options, and cost drivers
- Providing insights to help guide sourcing and category decisions
- Identifying cost variances and highlighting opportunities for savings
- Recommending process improvements to senior stakeholders
- Handling procurement-related queries from internal teams and suppliers
- Explaining processes and escalating complex issues where needed
- Leading negotiations to secure competitive pricing and strong supplier terms
- Managing small-to-medium sized categories or specific segments within larger procurement areas
- Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain – ideally with contract and supplier management exposure
- Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data
- Solid communication and negotiation abilities
- A proactive mindset and ability to manage your workload independently
- Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and adapting to change
Why join us:
Career Development Focus: We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.
Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.
Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:
23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays
Robust pension scheme
Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service
Free or subsidised national gym memberships
Employee Recognition Scheme
Ground Control
Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.
We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.
If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.
#INDHP
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
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