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81541 - Category Specialist Innovation

? Join UK Power Networks as a Category Specialist Innovation! ?

Are you ready to drive innovation and make a real impact in procurement? UK Power Networks is searching for a passionate Category Specialist Innovation to join our Capital Programme & Procurement team in London or Crawley!

What's on offer?

Competitive Salary: £46,000 + 7.5% bonus
Blended Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote (after probation)
Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Outstanding Benefits: Reservist leave, personal pension plan (up to 10% employer contribution), tenancy loan deposit, season ticket loan, Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, Green Car Leasing, occupational health, employee assistance, gym discounts, and more!

Your Mission:

Be a key player in a CIPS Platinum accredited procurement team
Deliver world-class procurement services and build strong relationships with team members, suppliers, and contractors
Lead category and strategic sourcing, develop innovative category strategies, and drive cost reduction and performance improvement
Negotiate and develop contracts, manage supplier relationships, and optimize vendor performance
Analyse data from ERP systems (SAP, Power BI) to support strategic decisionsWhat We're Looking For:

Dynamic approach to procurement and the confidence to challenge and guide senior partners
Ability to work independently while upholding governance and compliance
Experience in project and supplier management, with strong communication and influencing skills
Ideally, a degree in procurement, engineering, or business, and/or working towards CIPS/MCIPS

Ready to innovate with us?
Apply by 28/10/2025 and help shape the future of procurement at UK Power Networks!

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible