Category Manager Business Operations 12-Month Initial Contract Copello are seeking an experienced Category Manager (Business Operations) to join an existing procurement team on an initial 12-month contract in the Berkshire area. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong indirect category management experience to drive value, optimise supplier relationships, and support key business stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of spend areas. As Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing a broad range of indirect procurement categories, including: Facilities Management Human Resources Professional Services Legal Services Finance Services You will lead end-to-end procurement activities, from sourcing strategy and tender management through to contract negotiation, implementation, supplier management, and contract renewal. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to maximise value, reduce risk, and promote best-practice procurement processes across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement category strategies across multiple indirect spend areas. Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver commercially effective solutions. Ensure procurement activities achieve best value while maintaining quality, service, and com