Category Manager responsible for savings and strategic sourcing at Eurostar. Collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to enhance procurement efficiency and costs.
Responsibilities
Contributes to the overall efficiency and success of the Procurement department and Eurostar Group by driving savings within assigned categories and optimising value through total cost of ownership.
Pivotal in recommending and leading strategic sourcing activities, thereby aligning with the department's roadmap and achieving the company's commercial and financial objectives.
Executes the Procurement roadmap for assigned categories, aligned with Eurostar’s commercial, financial and risk objectives.
Tracks, analyses and reports key category and supplier performance KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Builds and manages strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, value and reliability.
Partners with internal stakeholders to deliver value‑added outcomes while adhering to procurement policy and governance.
Requirements
Drive cost savings and optimise total cost of ownership across assigned procurement categories
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supported by robust market analysis and insight‑led recommendations
Build and manage strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure performance, value and reliability
Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver value‑added outcomes while adhering to procurement policy and governance
Execute the Procurement roadmap for assigned categories, aligned with Eurostar’s commercial, financial and risk objectives
Track, analyse and report key category and supplier performance KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
Contribute to supplier performance and improvement initiatives for major and strategic suppliers
Promote sustainable and ethical procurement practices, ensuring supplier compliance with Eurostar standards
A relevant degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or similar, with 5–10 years’ procurement experience and 2–5 years in category management (e.g. maintenance, logistics, spare parts, professional services)
Fluent English and French (spoken and written) – essential, with strong IT skills including Microsoft Office, ERP systems and e‑tendering tools
Strong strategic sourcing, category management and negotiation expertise, including RFQ/RFP processes, private sector tendering and P2P workflows
Proven ability to drive savings, optimise total cost of ownership and deliver measurable commercial value
Advanced stakeholder, supplier and customer relationship management skills, with confidence to challenge senior stakeholders constructively
Excellent analytical, financial, project management and communication skills, thriving in a matrix and change‑driven environment.
Benefits
Travel benefits that can be used for both work and play including 75% off underground network from Day 1
Competitive defined benefit pension scheme
Free Eurostar tickets
Discounted Eurostar tickets for friends and family
Ongoing training and development
Lots of other exclusive deals, discounts and perks
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